We had a great last day in Rome. We started with a quick stop at the 4 rivers fountain that is quite spectacular and then visited the Pantheon, home of the 3 major Roman gods and 9 minor ones. Built in 132 by the Emperor Hadrian and converted to a church several centuries later, it is a phenomenal building and an architectural wonder. From there we went to an english speaking service (Sung Eucharist) at All Saints Anglican church. Very nice service. Finally we ended at the Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace) and saw the Res Gestae (Acts of the Divine Augustus) written in its entirety. After a free afternoon, we then had a farewell dinner at a fine restaurant that opened just for us and just a block from our hotel. This has been a fabulous trip and I am certain all gained new appreciation for the work of the apostle Paul to spread God's justice in Christ in the world's empire of Caesar.
It will be a short night as we have to leave at 3:30 a.m. to catch our 6:40 a.m. flight. We are not eager to leave this beautiful city, but we are anxious to get home!
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