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Dear classmates and colleagues,

In regards to my last presentation about Shirahama-Onsen (dream destination), which is one of beautiful resort in the world, I would like to share some of my pictures and memories. Hope you enjoy it. Golden Palace

With regards, Modern Sep.05.2013

Wow,... thank you for that description of what's underneath the 'football field'. I didn't realize it was such a 'stage' ! Very interesting. -Keen Sept 13, 2011

These are great pictures Happy ! Thank you for sharing. Is this the Parthenon ? What is all that structure in the middle of the football field ? Thanks for showing the 'before' picture. Can you tell us more about what that is ? I've not been to Rome before.

Keen, Sept 7, 2011

The middle of the football field was for keeping animals and tools and gladiators before the show began. The football field is called "arena". Below is the detailed explanation from Wikipedia. //The arena itself was 83 meters by 48 meters (272 ft by 157 ft / 280 by 163 Roman feet). It comprised a wooden floor covered by sand (the Latin word for sand is harena or arena), covering an elaborate underground structure called the hypogeum (literally meaning "underground"). Little now remains of the original arena floor, but the hypogeum is still clearly visible. It consisted of a two-level subterranean network of tunnels and cages beneath the arena where gladiators and animals were held before contests began. Eighty vertical shafts provided instant access to the arena for caged animals and scenery pieces concealed underneath; larger hinged platforms, called hegmata, provided access for elephants and the like. It was restructured on numerous occasions; at least twelve different phases of construction can be seen.// //The hypogeum was connected by underground tunnels to a number of points outside the Colosseum. Animals and performers were brought through the tunnel from nearby stables, with the gladiators' barracks at the Ludus Magnus to the east also being connected by tunnels. Separate tunnels were provided for the Emperor and the Vestal Virgins to permit them to enter and exit the Colosseum without needing to pass through the crowds.// //Substantial quantities of machinery also existed in the hypogeum. Elevators and pulleys raised and lowered scenery and props, as well as lifting caged animals to the surface for release. There is evidence for the existence of major hydraulic mechanisms and according to ancient accounts, it was possible to flood the arena rapidly, presumably via a connection to a nearby aqueduct.//

Happy Sept 12 2011

wowo,,,really..that is awesome...did you took those pics by yourown..good protographer.heey!!!!!!! Thank you. I chose the best photos to show you:)

Hi everyone, here are some photos of my travel that I would like to share with you.

Photos of Rome.





















Photos of Milan.