Wednesday, September 29, 2010



Wednesday brings us to Rome.  Our day starts with a speedy private railcar ride through the countryside to Rome.  Our first stop was the Church of St Peter in Chains which contains the Saints prison chains.  Also in the church is a Michelangelo's statue of Moses holding the 10 commandments.  After the church we walk over to the Roman Forum which was the religious, political and commercial center of ancient Rome.  Then we walk to the Colosseum, which is totally awesome.  It is so big,  you could imagine the gladiatorial combats, fights with wild beast and bloody fights.  Next on to Navona Square for for an Italian lunch.  In this square is Bernini statue of the Four Rivers, which was the final hint to reach the the fifth alter of the science in the recent movie "The Angels and Demons".  We ended our Rome trip with a visit to St Peters Square and St Peters Basilica.  The Pope gave a mass this morning at 10:15 am which we did not arrive in time.

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