In March 2011, together with my fellow tangerines, who study Humanities courses at Blackpool Sixth, we embarked on our fact finding trip to Rome.
We travelled through the night on our luxurious coach to our destination, Bristol international airport, where we were to catch our flight to sunny Ciampino airport in Roma!
Over three days we were lucky enough to savour the atmosphere and visit many world renowned historic sites, for example, on the first day we saw Bernini’s ecstasy of St. Teresa, I think I speak for everyone when I say it was truly angelic. We had a three course meal at the Archi Romani restaurant and afterwards we witnessed the beauty of the Trevi fountain at night!
On the second day, we travelled to Vatican City where we had a tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, gazing at Michael Angelo’s “The last day of judgement” and “The creation of Adam” was surreal, it was simply astonishing! Later we saw St. Peter’s Basilica, Bernini’s 98ft canopy towered over us tangerines leaving us awestruck!
Later we visited the Parthenon, a must-see for any Classics enthusiast, signing my name in the visitor’s book made me feel like I was part of history!
On the final day, we visited the Coliseum, gazing upon the rubble which was once the battle ground I could almost imagine the gladiatorial combats that once took place in the arena. The Palatine Hill, home to Romulus and Remus, was very memorable as the remnants of a bygone era were still visible.
Finally, we attended the Angelus in St Peter’s Square on the Sunday. We received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI which was a tremendous experience.
Us tangerines had participated in a once in a life time experience, that we shall never forget!
On behalf of my fellow students, I would like to thank our tutors Louise, Ben, Charlie, and Lee for making the trip possible!
You can view a photo gallery from the visit on the Sixth Form Website by clicking here.
Report by Lucy Mudie
Student Council Member and student of Classical Civilisation, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, English Literature, French and Critical Thinking
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