When in Rome...Day 2
“Rome – the city of visible history, where the past of a whole hemisphere seems moving in funeral procession with strange ancestral images and trophies gathered from afar.” – George Eliot Day 2 - October 1 Nothing like kicking off a new month by being in Rome! Today will prove to be a busy day of walking to see so many awe-inspiring places. Our first destination is in the area of the Colosseum where we saw this gem again in daylight. Nearby, we had a discussion on the steps leading to The Church of St. Peter in Chains/San Pietro in Vincoli. Students were given the assignment of research on various landmarks and here three gave their talks. From the outside, this church isn't so impressive, but once inside...breath-taking. Off to the side, though, is (in my opinion) the best part of the experience: Michelangelo's statue of Moses. Moses is a part of the tomb for Pope Julius II. When walking off to the side of this mo...