Bucket list Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Woke to a thunderstorm wondering whether it would be safe to hike round a volcanic crater when it's lightening?
Made our own way to Pompeii on the train for 2.60€ and free entry on Sunday with €5.99 audio guide app, rather that than another 110€ for a half day organised trip - bargain/ as Emma has been saying "baaarg".
The archaeological site is vast and was meticulously excavated over many many years. The site was much bigger than we expected, and we were surprised to find ourselves walking the roads through the town imagining life passing through the gates, ordering take away, harvesting produce from the gardens, being entertained in the amphitheatre and more. We hoped to see more daily life artifacts, but thoroughly enjoyed the lava bread, and the Ash preserved people fleeing the 79AD eruption were a poignant highlight.Read more