I can’t believe that I forgot to show you my little video of the inside of the Colosseum! It starts with a sweep of the lower level (below the original floor), and then goes into a 360 degree pan. It’s just my lousy little point and shoot, so it’s nothing great, but it is kind of fun. I removed the sound, because there was an obnoxious couple talking in the background – no, not Mike and me! – and some guy blowing his nose!! Yuck.
There’s Mike and Dani at the end

I’ll share with you a tourist secret that I learned from my daughter: when you want to visit the Colosseum, go and visit Palatine Hill first. The line there is shorter, and the pass you buy will get you into the whole area. When you do make your way down to the Colosseum, you’ll be able to get in the shorter line
And Palatine Hill is well-worth the visit anyway! It’s gorgeous. You can see the ruins of all the Caesar’s houses, and there are some rooms that have just opened up for public viewing recently with frescoes on …read more