Geralyn and I saw the Temple of Venus and Roma (from the top of the Colosseum), thought to have been the largest temple in Ancient Rome. The temple remains are located on the Velian Hill, between the eastern edge of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum. This temple was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix ("Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune") and Roma Aeterna ("Eternal Rome").
Geralyn and I visited San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains). This church is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy. It is best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. It was first rebuilt on older foundations in 432–440 to house the relic of the chains that bound Saint Peter when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem, the episode called "Liberation of Saint Peter".
Good day to you & a great weekend . Looks like scattered rains for us this next week but that's fine by me as long as I get one day that's dry to do yard work. Take care & stay happy......George
This morning John and I found our first butterfly of our current brood had eclosed. There are eleven more chrysalises left. After allowing the butterfly to dry its wings and rest, we released a beautiful, big male butterfly!
Good day to you . Going to get mine & neighbors yard done early this morning before it gets too hot or any rain. Sure hope the week is going good for you & the bad weather has skipped you by. Been some serious storms around the country. Enjoy the rest of the week.......George
Geralyn and I toured the Colosseum or Coliseum. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, itis an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. It is the largest amphitheater ever built. The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000. It was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.
