ROMAN FORUM-PALACE

This tour immediately followed the Colosseum tour. Grateful we got to see more, yes, but I was really dragging. And I love to be stylishly dressed, this was not the trip to worry about looking my best. A rather comical side note, I applied my makeup every day, as I normally do. But it's rather silly because within less than an hour it's dripping off, along with any moisturizer. Did I still start my day with make up? What do you think?! Enjoy the photos and please forgive my lack of information. Also, the photos are best viewed on a large screen.

One bit of fascinating information I do remember, in one of these buildings below was where the government began, over 2,000 years ago! The first senators met here in one of these buildings. It was difficult to understand which building it was, though James, our guide, said behind a tree. There you have it! 

Temple di Romolo, House of Romulus, remember he first twins, Romulus and Remus? The beautiful green door is made of bronze, and is original. James said the lock even works to today. I doubt he has tested it. Thanks goodness for guides, they make a hot and dusty guided tour quite colorful and fun.