It never ceases to amaze us how much history surrounds us in Italy. Capua is about 30 minutes from our home and it is the site of the amphitheater where Spartacus the gladiator trained. He was a famous leader of the slaves in the Third Servile War, a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.
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| Miranda happily posing with her "M" of ruins. |
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| Going down below the amphitheater, where the animals were kept. |
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| Check out these ferocious animals! |
Apparently, Mitch is not as ferocious as the two, well-fed, "stray" dogs we encountered on the way out of the amphitheater! They approached us quickly while barking, sniffed around Mitch (who was on a leash) for a few seconds, and then one started to attack our poor baby, taking a bite out of his side and his tail. Luckily it was only a matter of a few minutes, but it was scary! After an emergency visit to an Italian vet in Pozzuoli for some morphine, stitches, and antibiotics, he's recuperating. Although I'd say with this look, he's milking it for what it's worth. Sydney's already written a letter to Santa on his behalf:
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| "Dear Santa, My dog got hurt. He's been good. His stocking is hanging up. From: Sydney. [P.S.] My dog's name is Mitch." |
After-Christmas Update: Santa filled a
second stocking full of treats for poor Mitch, thanks to Sydney's letter!
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