My friends and I decided to go to Ostia Antica yesterday for a picnic, and we were super picturesque about it. We had a picnic of fresh fruit and vegetables, while eating in an ancient amphitheater. Our food was delicious, and what made it an even better experience, was that it was sunny!
When you walk through the ruins, it is literally like stepping back into Ancient Rome. It may just look like a bunch of stones and weeds, but if you read the signs along each the pathways, it is very interesting to know what existed there centuries ago. The signs showed that back in time the Romans never wasted any space; there were offices, marketplaces, basilicas, graves, and a town hall. This forum was very vital for Rome, because it used to be the major port where they would fish, shop, and export/ import goods. Additionally, there are no barriers on this site, so you can wander anywhere, even climb on the ancient ruins.
Katherine, I really enjoy the history behind your blog. You are able to tell a story from the past and update it through your own experiences. The pictures help carry the story. Every time I read your blog I feel like I am learning something new about Rome. In this post in particular I enjoyed how you placed yourself within the story and portrayed the emotions you experienced when traveling to this location. Engaging the reader is important and I feel that by telling a story along with providing background information is a great way to do that. I look forward to learning more and reading more about your experiences!
ReplyDeleteOstia Antica was such a great day trip, I'm glad we went! It was so interesting to see where people used to live. They even still had the street signs on most of the ruins. Having the picnic in the place where the theatre used to be was so surreal. I would definitly recommend this trip to people who have a free day in Rome. It is so cheap and not far away!
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