We enjoyed a preparation day with President and Sister Kelly and the Marcuccis at Ostia Antica just 50 minutes away from Rome.
Ostia Antica is a large archeological site that was the harbour city of ancient Rome... At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome's seaport, but, due to silting and a drop in sea level, the site now lies 3 kilometres from the sea. The site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics. 
Elder Burt in the "cemetary".
A "family plot" above with a nich for everyone's ashes.
Original road with wear marks from the carts.
Antique carpeting a.k.a. mosaics
Over looking the gymnasium.
Courtyard below used as part of the gymnasium complex.
The stadium 
The ruins go on and on and on....
The museum where the statues owned by the wealthy ended up...
Where grain was stored.
The oldest archaeological remains so far discovered date 300-400 B.C.but here is my favorite relic ...
Leaving Ostia a photo of the castle through the windshield.
Leaving Ostia a photo of the castle through the windshield. A quick trip to the sea just a few miles away.
A fun day with wonderful friends.
A fun day with wonderful friends.
Reminds me of Hadrien's palace outside Rome. It was my favorite place when I visited Italy!
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