(Finally) The Colosseum and Roman Forum

After a full two months of living in Rome, I've finally seen the inside of the Colosseum. My excuse is that I was waiting for my brother to visit, and it was worth the wait. The outside is so impressive, and I find it amazing that the ancient Romans had the technology and knowledge to build it. The inside is a cool sight too, and picturing the gladiator games taking place inside has a way of making history feel so real.


Even though the Colosseum is the poster child for Rome, I thought the Forum was way cooler. Walking around what used to be the center of Roman public life was unreal. My poor brother had to listen to me geeking out in the main square as I gazed at ruin after ruin. And being able to see the Colosseum, the Capital Building and all kinds of other monuments all from one place made me so giddy.


Seeing other cities in spring break had sort of left me jaded to Rome, but sightseeing reminded me how much I love it. We got some great views of the city and its warm colors and beautiful architecture, and I adore how accessible all the ancient monuments are. Plus, my main complaint about Rome is its spotty transportation, and even that came through for us without a hitch. I really couldn't have asked for a better city for the ultimate study abroad experience.