The Coliseum

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I've been brushing up on my Latin lately so felt inspired to post this picture.  I think I took it in 2000 during my last trip to Italy.

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  1. fumafumaAugust 13, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Dear Russ,
    I can imagine that the sun shone magnificiently on the Coliseum in ancient times, too. 'Civis Romanus sum'...
    Your Japanese friend,
    Yukari

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  2. Russ McCoyAugust 13, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Hi, Yukari! Yes, I imagine it did. I have been to that city twice. Once in 1986 and again in 2000. I'd love to visit again.

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  3. liliaAugust 14, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Rome deserves to be seen.

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  4. Russ McCoyAugust 14, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Lilia,

    You are so right. It is the eternal city!

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