Friday, January 15, 2010

View from the Coliseum

This is the Temple of Venus as seen from the Coliseum. It's number 3 on this interactive map.

The Temple of Venus

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Inside the Coliseum

4 Scenes in the Roman Coliseum.

A view of the hypogeum.

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Carol on the upper level.

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Seating, arena and hypogeum.

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Entry to the Coliseum.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Outside the Coliseum

Today's pictures are of the exterior of the Roman Coliseum. Tomorrow; the interior.

The Coliseum. Carol has been carefully hidden in this picture. Can you find her?

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The Coliseum in its modern context.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Streets of Rome

Just another Roman Ruin

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Monday, January 11, 2010

The Mediterranean Sea from the Amalfi Coast

The Mediterranean Sea from the Amalfi Coast

Somewhere out the bus window.

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The outskirts of Positano

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