Some more photos - starting in Rome

                            

 Inside the Roman Colosseum - named for a statue of a Colossus that formerly stood outside the walls.

 The Colosseum - or more accurately, the Flavian Amphitheatre - as it was built by the Emperors of the Flavius family. Much of building was destroyed by people taking the stone for building materials. That was also the fate of many of the structures in the Roman forum.

                 At the Gladiator school. Preparing to defend Rome against the barbarian hordes. They'd be no match against the Madonna girls.

 Piazza Navona in downtown Rome - the site of some excellent gelato stands and roasted chestnuts. On the right is the church of St. Agnes. One of the chapels displays the skull of the saint.