Friday, January 20, 2012

Assignment 2


Elena Valdovinos

The rising sun gave way to another day in the great city of Rome. Today was different she knew it, today would be no ordinary day . The path to the Forum familiar as it might be evoke a new essence of beauty and yet stood in its humility of nature . The grass around her glistened with the remaining morning dew. Palatine Hilll had long been her home. Even so she was still taken back by the brisk clean air and marveled at the city that stood beneath her. Everywhere she looked she saw intricate patterns and designs . Large marble that had once been a lifeless lump now stood as great pillars around the forum . The Forum Romana offered her something that Palatine Hill never could a sense of livelihood and excitement . The makertplace was always filled with social gatherings and endless conversation .   As she stood in the middle of the forum she could overhear merchants barter with one another and see the early temple followers. Here she stood alone unprotected far away from the sanctuary of the wealth that is Palatine hill. Weary of the people she might encounter she stood motion less unable to determine her next move in the exploration of the forum . Shaking with excitement and a hint of fear she continued into the depths of the market making sure not arouse any suspicion .