We started the afternoon by exploring the heart of ancient Rome.
The cross dedicated to the Christian martyrs who were killed at the Colosseum.
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| Liz, Jenny, dad, mom, and myself. |
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| Me with my mom, Jenny, and Liz. Photo by unknown. |
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| Liz, Jenny, dad, and mom. |
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| Myself and Liz. |
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| Mom and Dad. |
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| Myself and Jenny. |
The view of The Arch of Constantine from the Colosseum.
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| Myself, mom, Jenny, Liz, and dad. |
The view towards the Roman Forum.
My family in front of the Arch of Titus.
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| Myself and dad. |
It was truly incredible to see so many ancient buildings in one place. It felt heavenly just wandering around.
The Basilica of Maxentius.
The roofs of the Basilica of Maxentius and the Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana.
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| Myself and Jenny. |
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| Myself and mom. |
The view towards the Palatine Hill.
The Temple of Romulus.
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
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| Liz and Jenny. |
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| Dad and mom. |
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| Photo by Liz Kasper. |
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| Myself and dad. |
Ara di Caesar, the place where Julius Caesar’s remains were cremated.
The Arch of Septimius Severus and the Church of St. Luca and St. Martina.
Looking back over the Roman Forum.
The Temple of Saturn.
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| Myself, Jenny, and Liz. |
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| Jenny and mom. |
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| Myself, Jenny, and mom. |
The Temple of Saturn.
The Arch of Septimius Severus.
The Temple of Saturn.
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| Dad and Liz. |
Some of the incredible Roman brick work.
Jenny and I decided to explore an elevated walk way and got treated to some breathtaking views.
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| Myself and Jenny. |
Crossing back underneath the Arch of Titus.
Myself and dad in front of the Arch of Constantine.
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| Myself, Liz, and Jenny. |
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| Dad and mom. |
Mom attempting to ride one of the (stationary) electric scooters.
We ended the day at Old Chengdu with some delicious Chinese food.
