The House of the Vestals reopened in Rome after extensive reservations. After twenty years the remains of what was once a fifty room palace (and home to my character Elissa Rubria) is once agai open to visitors. I look forward to returning to Italy and walking through the site on the north side of the Palatine Hill.
Yesterday I spent a few hours at the Metroplolitan Art Museum hanging out in the new Greek and Roman wing. It's absolutely gorgeous. Wander down a hallway filled with sculptures, study cases full of beautifully crafted bowls and stunning jewelry. The Met brings the ancients to life. Later, after lunch, my sister and I got lost in the maze of ancient Egypt--and spent time relaxing at the temple of Dendur (a complete temple in the heart of the museum) along with the lion-headed goddess, Sekhmet.
Here's a photo of the House of the Vestals in Rome:
Yesterday I spent a few hours at the Metroplolitan Art Museum hanging out in the new Greek and Roman wing. It's absolutely gorgeous. Wander down a hallway filled with sculptures, study cases full of beautifully crafted bowls and stunning jewelry. The Met brings the ancients to life. Later, after lunch, my sister and I got lost in the maze of ancient Egypt--and spent time relaxing at the temple of Dendur (a complete temple in the heart of the museum) along with the lion-headed goddess, Sekhmet.
Here's a photo of the House of the Vestals in Rome:
2 comments:
Lucky you, wish I was there!
I'm not there yet, Jacqueline. Hopefully soon!
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