Colleseum
Another one off the list.:) Went to see this wonder today, and of course I enjoyed it. Its fun to sit there in the ruins and imagine the building in its glory. The events there must of been the highlight of the spectators' year. Those sick, demented specators. Thank goodness we have action flicks today to alleviate the blood lust with mininal actual death.
As good or even more so was walking through the Roman Forum. Not only do we get one deceased building, but a whole downtown core. You really felt as if you were in the middle of a dead city, brought back as a zombie.
Above all, it is HOT here. Absolutely stifling. It must of been a good chunk over 30 the whole time we've been here, and since ruins lack heavily in roofs, we melt. It sucks our energy dry and we are wiped out by midday. Gelato dealers make a killing off of us. Now I know how crack addicts feel.
For those of you that recall my essay on crossing the road in Dublin, I share with you notes on how to cross the street in Rome
- Don't.
If you have to, just walk around the city or to another city or anything to avoid this fate. Don't bother looking for crosswalks or traffic lights because any that exist are ignored. The motorists are crazy and the scooter drivers purposely hunt you like game. Now I know why the Catholic Church is based out of Rome; faith in an afterlife is necessary in such an environment. Seriously, I hope Florence is better. I'll never complain about Quebecois drivers again.
Tomorrow we leave this city, which had its ups and downs. Firenze will surely be great, and if not...there's always the next place :)
-Braden
