The Colosseum
This is the area that was built beneath the Colosseum's floor and was where the gladiators and wild animals were hoisted up through trapdoors to add the element of surprise to the bloody spectacle.
He didn't want me to take the photo
The Arch of Constantine and Colosseum are in the background
The view from Palatine Hill, which is situated above the Roman Forum. It was the home of several emperors
The sunken garden of the emperor Domitian
Overlooking the site of the Circus Maximus, home to the chariot race
The Holy Roman Rabbit. Taking a break from a Monty Python film
This original marble floor was unearthed recently
The different types of marble used throughout the emperor's palace
The Roman Forum
The Temple of Romulus built by the emperor Maxentius to honour his son who died in childhood. That is the original bronze door.
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
The House of the Vestal Virgins
Last photo taken in Rome. Off to Naples
Italian bike riders are nuts!
A few desserts at a local Napoli cafe
The Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the background
Umberto I - former king of Italy
A bit of a street festival
Images taken with my iPhone during my jog along the Naples' promenade - Lungomare Caracciolo
Notice the difference between the facade and the side of the building
Look whose pub it is. I thought he was dead!
This was an old fashioned baptism
This castle is 150m from our apartment
The view from our bedroom window
The steps up to Kate's room
This is just around the corner from our place
Dinner is about to arrive
The view from our apartment at night. We love Naples
