Rome
Rome the Eternal City, is now all but a shadow of it's former Glory.
okay la, its not that bad. The Buildings and Architecture of Rome is simply amazing. Pictures wont do justice, you have to see it in front of you and i guarantee you'll be in awe. You can't help but be amazed by the skills and talents of those who build them hundreds of years ago. On the darker side of Rome though, you'll see Heavy Traffic in ever corner of Rome and everyone car is as impatient as the other. Traffic Rules doesn't seem to apply in Rome and if u think a Zebra Crossing is useless in Malaysia wait till you cross one in Rome. The people in Rome aren't the friendliest lot of Europeans u'd meet. Suspicious looking people seems to creep around most dark corners or alleyways. There are also some really annoying and sometimes forceful salespeople. They are everywhere, trying to force people to buy their bracelets, roses, toys or whatever. Rome is a very romantic place considering its beautiful buildings and locales, however the really dangerous traffic, and 'scary' people makes it not quite ideal for a honeymoon destination, for me at least.
my best experience in Rome wasn't exactly in Rome itself. on the 2nd day i went for an 'ArcheoTour' and archeology tour to the archeological sides outside the City Centre of Rome. I went to the Catacombs of St. Callisto thinking it must be some saint's grave. it turned out to be a burial groud for thousands of christians a thousand years ago. The catacombs is made of numerous tunnels spanding 20 kilometres underground. We were told that this was the burial ground for Christians who died persecuted. It was constructed in the outskirts of Rome during the time when Christianity was illegal. The earliest Popes were buried there. inside the catacombs were volcanic rock walls with a rectangular 'hole' made to put the bodies of the dead. Also there were ancient graffiti and pictures depicting Jesus and His teachings. One which really meant alot to me was 3 pictures who told the story about how Jesus had died for us and Death is longer the end. Those pictures were painted there to remind those who came to bury their loved ones that there is Hope for Jesus has given us Salvation. This shows how far God has brought us. from Secret Gatherings of Believers to huge Megachurches around world. God truly has blessed us, and with Jesus as our Saviour, Our Strength, Our Hope, Our Future there's nothing we can't do. Christmas is coming, Christmas may have became a Holiday to the world but we know it's more than a holiday, therefore let us not look to Santa but Jesus for everything in our lives and a great 2007. Merry Christmas!
okay la, its not that bad. The Buildings and Architecture of Rome is simply amazing. Pictures wont do justice, you have to see it in front of you and i guarantee you'll be in awe. You can't help but be amazed by the skills and talents of those who build them hundreds of years ago. On the darker side of Rome though, you'll see Heavy Traffic in ever corner of Rome and everyone car is as impatient as the other. Traffic Rules doesn't seem to apply in Rome and if u think a Zebra Crossing is useless in Malaysia wait till you cross one in Rome. The people in Rome aren't the friendliest lot of Europeans u'd meet. Suspicious looking people seems to creep around most dark corners or alleyways. There are also some really annoying and sometimes forceful salespeople. They are everywhere, trying to force people to buy their bracelets, roses, toys or whatever. Rome is a very romantic place considering its beautiful buildings and locales, however the really dangerous traffic, and 'scary' people makes it not quite ideal for a honeymoon destination, for me at least.
my best experience in Rome wasn't exactly in Rome itself. on the 2nd day i went for an 'ArcheoTour' and archeology tour to the archeological sides outside the City Centre of Rome. I went to the Catacombs of St. Callisto thinking it must be some saint's grave. it turned out to be a burial groud for thousands of christians a thousand years ago. The catacombs is made of numerous tunnels spanding 20 kilometres underground. We were told that this was the burial ground for Christians who died persecuted. It was constructed in the outskirts of Rome during the time when Christianity was illegal. The earliest Popes were buried there. inside the catacombs were volcanic rock walls with a rectangular 'hole' made to put the bodies of the dead. Also there were ancient graffiti and pictures depicting Jesus and His teachings. One which really meant alot to me was 3 pictures who told the story about how Jesus had died for us and Death is longer the end. Those pictures were painted there to remind those who came to bury their loved ones that there is Hope for Jesus has given us Salvation. This shows how far God has brought us. from Secret Gatherings of Believers to huge Megachurches around world. God truly has blessed us, and with Jesus as our Saviour, Our Strength, Our Hope, Our Future there's nothing we can't do. Christmas is coming, Christmas may have became a Holiday to the world but we know it's more than a holiday, therefore let us not look to Santa but Jesus for everything in our lives and a great 2007. Merry Christmas!
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