It wouldn't be a trip to Rome without a trip to the Colosseum. We got there very early and had the place to ourselves for about thirty minutes. What an amazing structure.
We hoped to be able to explore the tunnels under the Colosseum, but did not find access available when we were there. That girl on the Today show got in just last week, but I guess she had a press pass that we failed to obtain.
The rain kept us from many of the older structures in this area, but we will be sure to see them on our next trip. (Yes--there will be a return trip!)
We went back to the Pantheon to watch the rain fall through the Oculus. There is a drainage system in the floor that allows the rain to pass through.
It's amazing that this ancient building, which dates back to 27 B.C., is still standing. This is another structure so massive that just can't be photographed well. I was mesmerized by the doors, each of which weigh 20 tons. How in the world was all of this built before modern machinery was available?
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