Day 5: San Clemente

Today was very entertaining! In Italian class we learned the numbers, countries and nationalities.   We learned age and years as well.  For Art class we visited San Clemente, a minor Basilica dedicated to Pope Clement I.   There are three layers of building: an underground Mithraeum which was part of the main house in the 1st century, the 4th century Basilica complete with frescoes, and finally the present Basilica with the Chapel of St. Catherine.   The frescoes were so colorful! The stories behind them were fascinating and the reasons behind them are worth reading about!   The living classroom adds to my appreciation of Rome and especially to the pieces.   We have not been here a week and I already feel the growth in my understanding of what history means to this beautiful city.   Currently listening to a thunderstorm pass by; it is the first patch of rain we have gotten all week! It is so beautiful and the temperature has gone down significantly in a few hours!

Location: Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano, Roma, Italia
Word of the day: Temporale- Thunderstorm