Ej Jem Colosseum - Tunisia
This was meant to be a relaxing holiday, but we did venture out to see this magnificent Colosseum. Turned into a nightmare as we found the entrance could only be reached by a bumpy cobbled road. Not easy when Janina now needs a wheelchair most of the time outdoors. A slow and sometimes painfull 15 mins, but with help from others we managed to reach the entrance.
El Jem is a wonderful place to explore. Not only can you walk in the upper reaches, you can also sit in the VIP section of seats that have been restored, and then walk around the massive “playing surface”. Standing in the middle of the arena floor can be exciting and sobering for those of us with a vivid imagination. It is certain that hundreds, if not thousands, of people and animals died here in the name of entertainment. We may nowadays feel that we are more civilised, but its not a million miles away from an intense football match or indeed a bullfight.
THANK YOU for your visits, comments and favourites
Ej Jem Colosseum - Tunisia
This was meant to be a relaxing holiday, but we did venture out to see this magnificent Colosseum. Turned into a nightmare as we found the entrance could only be reached by a bumpy cobbled road. Not easy when Janina now needs a wheelchair most of the time outdoors. A slow and sometimes painfull 15 mins, but with help from others we managed to reach the entrance.
El Jem is a wonderful place to explore. Not only can you walk in the upper reaches, you can also sit in the VIP section of seats that have been restored, and then walk around the massive “playing surface”. Standing in the middle of the arena floor can be exciting and sobering for those of us with a vivid imagination. It is certain that hundreds, if not thousands, of people and animals died here in the name of entertainment. We may nowadays feel that we are more civilised, but its not a million miles away from an intense football match or indeed a bullfight.
THANK YOU for your visits, comments and favourites