Early start to the day today and went to the colosseum. Did a guided your which was very interesting. Learnt about the history of the amphitheatre. The architecture behind the building and the way the marble had holes in them where iron rods were put in to support them. The whole amphitheatre itself only took 8 years to build. The staircases indicated different social levels and hierarchy. The higher up were the common people and lower down were majesties and the...

Arrived in Rome and found a tour guide at the station who found us a guest house to stay in for the night. However, we later realised we were staying in his daughters house in her spare bedroom. Went to the Vatican today which was lovely but sadly didn't get to go into the chapel due to our clothing attire. Saw the galleries including the clementine. It was a very impressive gallery. Sculptures, tapestry, canvas' and paintings. Saw St. Peter's square as we lef...