Settemana Bianca, is White Week or ski week for us Romans. Instead of skiing, we enjoyed Rome a little and watched a lot of tv!
In between Disney programs, we went on a brief tour of the inside the Colosseum for the first time. The stories of fighting gladiators and animals was intriguing. Our guide likened the ancient fights to the death to our current fascination with violent entertainment.
We went to Ostia Antica to tour the ruins of a former port. It was really cool to see 2000 year
old mosaic floors, statues, and paintings. After an initial glimpse at some old rocks, the kids enjoyed playing tag in the necropolis (tombs).
We went to Ostia Antica to tour the ruins of a former port. It was really cool to see 2000 year
old mosaic floors, statues, and paintings. After an initial glimpse at some old rocks, the kids enjoyed playing tag in the necropolis (tombs).We also went to a nearby beach, which was filthy. Despite the trash, we had fun walking with Gaia along the water’s edge, collecting shells, and playing soccer among the rubbish.
At the end of the week, we celebrated mass at Santa Susanna Church instead of at our usual Marymount chapel. The church has a long history in Rome. It is located on the same spot
as Susanna’s house, which served as a secret center for Christian worship as early at 280AD. The church also is home to the bones of 5 saints. It is full of elaborate paintings of bible stories and saints.
We also saw the remains of the Baths of Diocletian (huge complex!) and admired some of the many fountains in Rome, including the fountain of the playful nymphs at Piazza Della Republica.
as Susanna’s house, which served as a secret center for Christian worship as early at 280AD. The church also is home to the bones of 5 saints. It is full of elaborate paintings of bible stories and saints.We also saw the remains of the Baths of Diocletian (huge complex!) and admired some of the many fountains in Rome, including the fountain of the playful nymphs at Piazza Della Republica.
