Italy Part III: Rome Day 3- Gladiators and Golf Cart Tours

Our last day in Rome!  After a ton of walking in Florence and Rome, we had a fun but less steps day today.  

The morning was spent in Gladiator Camp.  It was further out from the city and one of the highlights of the trip.  It reminded us a lot of Minnesota, lots of trees, LOTS of mosquitos.  

I love how peaceful you look when sleeping 
it was a long day yesterday!

Welcome to Gladiator camp!
a beautiful drive to Appia Antica

Changing into Gladiator wear

Immediately making friends with a family from Washington

The museum

History and tour

testing out equipment

Gladiator warm up

The obstacle

After a meltdown due to teamwork

 

In the arena

 

Battle!!  There were a few rounds.  Bradley
got bumped in the lip.  Competition was fierce!

 

At the end of gladiator camp, the both of you became formal gladiators!  I'm so glad we were able to experience this, it was a ton of fun!

too many souvenirs to purchase, 
this one gets a picture only 

  

Afternoon adventure, Golf Cart tours!  
It was cool to try out all these different tours as it took us to different places. 

The second golf cart 

quick breeze thru colosseum

Appia Antica 

Appio - city wall 

Ardeatino 
San Callisto Catacombs

No pictures are allowed in the catacombs.  There are a lot
of catacombs in Rome.  Some are adults only and after visiting
this one, I can see why.  Very dark, down underground, it's quite 
dank and cold.  

 

 Navigatori

San Sebastiano Church and catacomb
Navigatori

switching seats

Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella 
Palazzo Caetani

Trouble

Circus Maximus

starting to get hot 

Bath houses 

pics of the Vatican 

We didn't go but Ant did

 

 

Last night of relaxing 

Tough night for Ben - had an allergic reaction to a vegan tiramisu

Had to come home early from dinner 

What we brought home 

a real sword

Bradley loving the airport lounge.  Here is a pancake!

Here is 4 plates of food!  

Here is a croissant!

I am so happy we went to Italy.  I wasn't sure if you would like it because there's a lot of walking, it's super hot and not an amusement park.  Favorite place was Venice.  Favorite food - gelato (Burano clams for Ben).  Favorite tour - Vespa, Favorite dinner - Emilio, Most fun - Gladiators.  

Bradley, you did so well on the trip.  Always a trooper, the youngest and kept up with all of us.  You tried new things, at lots of noodles and played well with Ben. 

I love you so much Bradley!!