Pompeii, Italy

It was surreal to see Mt. Vesuvius looming large before us as we drove to Pompeii this morning to visit the ruins. Such an iconic landmark due to the cataclysmic eruption that consumed the city and the people of Pompeii in AD 79.

When we entered the ruins, we were overwhelmed by the shear size of the city (over 15,000 people) and what happened here. To see
it uncovered is quite remarkable as you walk about and imagine what life was like back then and how tragic that day must have been for the community.

The details of the architecture, carvings, and fresco paintings that were preserved due to being covered are amazing and can be seen in the structures we saw including the Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Roman Forum, Bars, Theaters, Bath Houses, Shops, Homes, Government Buildings. It's definitely a walk through history.

Had lunch at the ruins and loved that the restaurant had a variety of tomotoe vines and lemon trees planted around it to use for its dishes or to sell. Gave you a feeling that life goes on.

After a full day, we headed to Naples and arrived into a bustling city. Even though we were in the older section of town, the hotel turned out to be quite nice, so we buckled up for what tomorrow would bring.Read more