• Escape from Pompeii

    August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F

     A journey through the ancient ruins of Pompeii turns out to be more adventure than visitors had bargained for.
    Even the mighty Roman Empire had been no match for Mount Vesuvius, which draped Pompeii with a blanket of lava and ash, erasing it from the map for nearly 1,700 years. But don't worry, this angry volcano has long been at rest.
    Or has it?
    Hold on tight as a leisurely boat ride through the ruins of this great city suddenly turns explosive. One rumble from the mighty mountain and the race to escape from Pompeii is on.
    This is a ride that I think I would have enjoyed but Kathy didn't want to get soaked and then have to walk around the park all wet. As it is, we were nearly done in Busch Gardens but she still didn't want to risk getting wet.
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