Bad Timing

I’ve always loved truly ancient places, and Rome definitely qualifies. Everywhere we went there was the feeling of stumbling on history.

The Colosseum wasn’t what I expected. The platform that was built across the center of the floor has been taken down, however, the second floor has been opened up which has some very nice view of the Roman Forum. So I guess that balances out. But to be honest, after you’ve seen Pompeii, all other Roman ruins stop being impressive.

I can’t say we did much in Rome. John came down with some awful cold on our last day and we missed the Vatican Museum because we didn’t feel up to the hassle of trying to get in (click on the photo to see the lineup). As it turns out, the Vatican Museum is unveiling today an ancient necropolis they’ve recently finished excavating. It sounds spectacular. At least we have something extra to look forward to next time.