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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Roman Forum


     The Roman Forum is best described as the old downtown of Rome. One could wonder why they didn't take better care of it. In a way it is a mess. Broken pieces here and there. The bottom photo includes a view of a newer monument in the background. This monument is known by the locals as the Wedding Cake and it may be the answer to why folks let ruins be ruins. The Forum is history and weathered time. In its falling apart it tells a story of an empire that fell apart. The Romans thought they were special, a big deal, led by leaders who were big deals. Even big deals fall part. 
     In its disrepair, the Forum tells a story of the past and warns about the future.
     When in Rome, you must walk the paths in the Forum. If it is a sunny summer day you need a hat and sunscreen. There is little shade.
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