Last night we all ended up staying in and contued drinking Italian wines and playing cards. A few people tried to go out but no bars were open (were not used to that). This morning we got up and made our way down to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill where all of the ruins are.
We started with a walking tour that covered both the Coloseeum and Ruins, as well as skipping the long line to get in. Our guide in the Colosseum was hard to understand but no doubt it was mind blowing. From the inside it felt a lot bigger then the outside. Of course the outside is missing two corridors from the existing outside wall. Half of the upper portion is also missing, partly from earthquake damage. All of the original seating is also gone but it wasnt hard to imagine ampitheatre seating like any modern day stadium. We learned about the Gladiators, animal fights, and the efforts it took to construct it. During our hour and a half break Justin, Darrick, Mitch, and I grabbed some baguettes and salami and ate outside. We then continued another tour on top of Palatine hill, where all of Rome was founded and built. The emporors all built their palaces on the hill, as well as chariot racing tracks. There is so much history in the small area it felt impossible to take it all in. There were also areas below in the valley that are currently being excavated.
After the tour we all met back at the apartment. In no time, we were all passed out from the walking and muggy heat. Once we woke up everyone went to the grovery store and got more creative with their pasta dishes. The kitchen here is definitely not ideal for 8 poeple cooking different meals. It only contains two small burners and one counter space. We are now increadibly full. Our good friend Chelsey Elliott from school is coming over tonight with some friends that are all studying abroad and theres no doubt we will be hitting the bars!
Tomorrow is a Vatican tour, the Pantheon, Spanish steps, and the Trevi Fountain...
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