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Rome ... is the capital city of Italy and is Italy's largest and most
populous city, with more than 2.7 million residents, and a metropolitan area of
almost 4 million inhabitants. It is located in the central-western portion of the
Italian peninsula, on the Tiber river. Rome stands on top of more than two and a half
thousand years of history, was once the largest city in the world and the centre
of Western civilisation. Rome is still the heart of Christianity, being seat of
the Roman Catholic Church which controls the Vatican City as its sovereign
territory, an enclave of Rome. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome
Vatican City is a landlocked sovereign city-state
whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome.
At approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and with a population of around 800,
it is the smallest independent state in the world by both population and area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City
The Colosseum or Roman Colosseum is an elliptical
amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in
the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman
engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction
started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in
80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's
reign (81-96). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum
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September 30th 2008 - Nancy Taylor: Rome is beautiful
Dear Dan & Kim,
Looks like you enjoyed Rome as much as we did. It was a magical trip and we found the Italians to be wonderful hosts. We had lunch across the street from the Trevi fountain and were surprised how small it was compared to the depiction in the move "Three Coins in the Fountain"
Vatican City was amazing. However, I was a bit embarrassed by the opulence of St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum. Being a recovering Catholic, I found myself apologizing to my non-Catholic friends. You know that massive wealth in the face of so much poverty. Oh well, it is a Catholic thing, guilt.
I loved the Sistene (?) Chapel. It was under renovation at the time and there was a lot of scafolding blocking full view of the Michaelangelo masterpiece. It was still thrilling to be there and see any part of it.
It is good to see that you have recovered, Dan. We hope to someday meet you, Kim, and introduce you to the crazy Kerwins.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop, re your life and travels.
Much Love,
Nancy & Matt
Hi Nancy,
Yes, I think Italy may be our most favorite trips so far. Though France and Greece were also such great destinations that it would be a tough call to make. I am afraid my perspective on poverty has been so shifted after living in India for 20 months that I am no longer able to spot poverty as quickly when I see it in the USA or Europe. The homeless I see in the west seem better fed and less deformed.
Speaking of the Catholic church ... Kim has been spending time at Mother Theresa's home for the orphans in Delhi and enjoying it very much. Her job there is to hold and give attention to children under the age of 2 years. I hear everyone was in Chi-town recently and I wish we were there to see you all together.
Give everyone a hug for me. Love, Dan
October 2nd 2008 - Linda Kerwin: Loved Rome!
Dear Dan and Kim, Uncle Dirty and I really enjoyed Rome as well and thank you for sharing your travels with us.( I lost Uncle Jerry in the Vatican museum...have you seen him?) We missed you in Chicago this past weekend but it was great to see your Mom and everyone else for that matter....hope to see you and meet Kim someday soon. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle Jerry
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September 30th 2008 - Nancy Taylor: Rome is beautiful
Dear Dan & Kim,
Looks like you enjoyed Rome as much as we did. It was a magical trip and we found the Italians to be wonderful hosts. We had lunch across the street from the Trevi fountain and were surprised how small it was compared to the depiction in the move "Three Coins in the Fountain"
Vatican City was amazing. However, I was a bit embarrassed by the opulence of St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum. Being a recovering Catholic, I found myself apologizing to my non-Catholic friends. You know that massive wealth in the face of so much poverty. Oh well, it is a Catholic thing, guilt.
I loved the Sistene (?) Chapel. It was under renovation at the time and there was a lot of scafolding blocking full view of the Michaelangelo masterpiece. It was still thrilling to be there and see any part of it.
It is good to see that you have recovered, Dan. We hope to someday meet you, Kim, and introduce you to the crazy Kerwins.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop, re your life and travels.
Much Love,
Nancy & Matt
Hi Nancy,
Yes, I think Italy may be our most favorite trips so far. Though France and Greece were also such great destinations that it would be a tough call to make. I am afraid my perspective on poverty has been so shifted after living in India for 20 months that I am no longer able to spot poverty as quickly when I see it in the USA or Europe. The homeless I see in the west seem better fed and less deformed.
Speaking of the Catholic church ... Kim has been spending time at Mother Theresa's home for the orphans in Delhi and enjoying it very much. Her job there is to hold and give attention to children under the age of 2 years. I hear everyone was in Chi-town recently and I wish we were there to see you all together.
Give everyone a hug for me. Love, Dan
October 2nd 2008 - Linda Kerwin: Loved Rome!
Dear Dan and Kim, Uncle Dirty and I really enjoyed Rome as well and thank you for sharing your travels with us.( I lost Uncle Jerry in the Vatican museum...have you seen him?) We missed you in Chicago this past weekend but it was great to see your Mom and everyone else for that matter....hope to see you and meet Kim someday soon. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle Jerry
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