This document is a slideshow presentation summarizing a cultural trip to Rome in 2012 by VTOS. It includes photos from landmarks like the Colosseum and Castel Sant'Angelo, as well as scenes of art, sculptures, and everyday life in Rome. The presentation highlights activities the group participated in like sword fighting lessons and interacting with street artists and performers. It aims to convey the experience of exploring Rome's rich history and culture through images.

1. VTOS Cultural Trip
Rome 2012
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3. They look happy, don’t they?
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4. What image do you have of
Rome?
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5. Rome’s Skyline…blue skies
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6. While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand;
When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall;
And when Rome falls - the World.
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12. Castel Sant'Angelo
The Castle of the Holy Angel
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13. Scenes of an Ancient
Civilisation
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18. “Accept the things to which
fate binds you, and love the
people with whom fate
brings you together, but do
so with all your heart.”
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Philosopher
150 AD
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21. “All Roads Lead to Rome”
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26. You’re being
watched Ilona by
that man in the
shades.
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28. When in Rome, do as the Romans
do!
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30. Some had more luck than
others
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31. They came.....
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32. They saw…and...
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33. They conquered!!!
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34. A Lesson in Sword Fighting
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36. Birds’ Eye View
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37. “Everyone soon or late comes round by
Rome.” Robert Browning
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38. Some Men in Uniforms
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41. Faces of the Past
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42. More faces
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45. A spiritual light
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48. So much Art.....
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49. Exquisite Paintings
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55. Sculptures
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59. Enough
sculptures?
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60. Street Artists
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61. There is always one, isn’t
there?
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63. Pay attention…
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64. Modern Gladiators…
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65. Nearly like home...
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67. Transport in Rome
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68. So many ways of getting
around!
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69. The Scooter so beloved by the
Italians
As modelled
by
Michelle...
The owner’s
coming!
Michelle!
Quick,
Get off!
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71. Making New Friends…
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73. Memories are made of
this...
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75. Bless you for watching
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76. Ciao!!
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77. Thanks...
Production: Jed Wetherill
Editing: Sheila McDonald

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