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ADVENTURE ON LAKE NEMI (part one)
For the little Iul, this Sunday will be a very special day.
The master Raphael proposed to the two disciples, of take advantage of the beautiful day to take a picnic and paint outdoors in the area of the Roman Castles. Both Giulio that Iul, immediately they began to make jump for joy, because they like painting outdoors. In the Alban Hills near Rome, there are numerous castles to Roman times and in their surrounding areas you can enjoy fabulous views, ideal for those who want to capture on paper or canvas a beautiful landscape.
-Being the first visit outside the walls of Rome for our Iul, I will carry you on Lake Nemi- the teacher said to the students.
-Yes! It's a beautiful place! - said Giulio.
-It was one of the favorite places by holiday for the ancient Romans and not for nothing- said Raphael immediately.
-According to legend, two Roman ships full of treasures, sank in Lake Nemi and sometimes even today, part of that treasure of incredible beauty, often emerge from his seabed. Near the lake there is a grove dedicated to Diana, the ancient goddess of hunting and I think we will eat there - then the teacher said with enthusiasm.
-Master, do you think we will find a treasure? - asked Iul.
-We should go in the deep lake to have such luck and I do not think it will be possible. The fishers, maybe: they go there every morning with the networks and if they are blessed with luck, they may collect in addition to the fish, various jewelry submerged from the waters from ships sank a long time ago!-
Raphael loves the legends of the ancient Rome and was a big fan of everything that concerned the old city.
-Please teacher, tell me more about the ships vanished on the bottom of Lake Nemi! - Iul asked very curious.
-Well, it seems to have been built by emperor Caligula, known for his cruelty. It is said that the two vessels were one dedicated to Isis, the Egyptian goddess of motherhood and the other to the goddess Diana, and also that the Emperor used it as a real apartment when he went on Lake Nemi much loved by him. But now prepare the bags with everything that we must carry on outings!-Iul helped Giulio to put bread and cheese in a cloth bag, he took several sheets of paper and different colored pencils.
-Do not forget a blanket to spread on the ground to eat safely! In fact, take it two! I'll be waiting in the street! - shouted the teacher that was already moving towards the entrance.
His two students then ran into their bedrooms to take the blankets, in a hurry.
"It will be a great adventure!" thought Iul very happy.
THE END -Part one
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