Today’s lectures were about the Jewish religion, a topic I find fascinating. We learnt about the rituals and symbols of Judaism and discussed how the rituals of the Catholic religion, such as Passover, are related to the Jewish roots. In the afternoon the president and vice chancellor of ACU spoke to us about Religious freedom.
These photos are of our lavish breakfasts and our walk to uni, where we see many strange things!
Our planned busses to the Colosseum did not arrive due to a transport strike, so alternative taxis were arranged and worked in shuttle formation to ensure that all 30 arrived safely.
Our guide at the Colosseum, Jess, explained the history of the site in vivid detail, allowing us all to imagine the grandeur and spectacle created. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). It was amazing to consider the sophistication and innovation of the engineering to enable elephants and lions to emerge from below the floor and for gladiators to battle, thus reinforcing the image of power and confidence that made the emperors and Rome itself, famous throughout history.
The photo with the French Bulldog is taken in our hotel foyer!
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