Just a casual view from the top of the dome… The Castel Sant’Angelo was built between 135 and 139 AD, it was originally a mausoleum for the emperor Hadrian and his family. As the years passed by it was used as a fortress and castle for popes. We then made a visit to St. Peter’s … Continue reading Italy HS – Castel Sant'Angelo & St. Peter's Basilica by Austin Oates →

So today we went to the Colosseum , exploring and learning about its past and current situation. Back in the Roman empire, the Colosseum was built as a form of entertainment for the people of Rome. When we first walked up to it, you cannot compare it to anything you have ever seen. It’s a … Continue reading Italy HS – Day 1 by Amanca Fosbrook →

Ahhh, the first day in Rome and we get to see one of the greatest things ever built! A true sports fan should really appreciate this place; it was basically the first sports stadium ever built! When you see the Colosseum in a textbook you think it looks like an incredible structure, but nothing compares … Continue reading Italy HS – The Colosseum by Austin Oates →

After the two plane switches, a night spent in Atlanta, and a long, awaited 9-hour plane ride, we finally made it to Rome!  We were given three hours to catch up on sleep or unpack, and at noon, we would be on our first tour! The first stop we made on our tour was the … Continue reading Italy HS – We finally made it to Rome! by Lisa Nguyen →

Our first day was very tiring..most of us were running on no sleep and just wanted to relax after the crazy Atlanta airport! But off to the Coliseum we went!! We learned so much as to the seating arrangements to why they had holes in the stone that the Coliseum was made of! We then … Continue reading Italy HS – Day 1 by Kaitlin Dement →

Our group had a superb, although tiring second day. We first went to see the old Colosseum and learned that it could hold 50,000 to 70,000 people at a time and was made up of four levels. The base had to hold a lot of weight and so as the Colosseum got higher, the weight … Continue reading Italy HS – Our first day by Corey Yeung →

              We had a very rough day at the airport. The first flight to Atlanta was on time, but once we got to the next flight, it was the next day at 2:20pm. We spent a whole day at the airport and were not able to get a flight … Continue reading Italy HS – Airport Experience by Corey Yeung →

Entering the gates in the airport, you see people sleeping across the chairs, running to their gates, and ordering food for their flights. But sitting in these chairs, you start to get more and more excited with each passing moment. Thinking about everything that you packed, what you may have forgotten,and what you will experience. … Continue reading Italy HS – Departure day is FINALLY here! by Amanca Fosbrook →