It’s been a full first day in Rome: Palatine Hill. The Colosseum. Gelato, gelato, gelato!


The day ended with the group sprinting through rain and wind back to the hotel. Everyone’s exhausted and we have a packed day ahead, so Ben and Seta will give you the complete run down later this week. Until then, some pictures!


















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