Hi again! We just finished climbing Vesuvius and are now heading for some good ole Italian pizza. We have been having lots of fun. It was a tough climb, but the view on top paid for everything!
The Italian lunch was absolutely amazing! The pizza was very thin and was even made with real mozzarella cheese! The afternoon in Pompei was also amazing and brought back many happy memories from my visit a few years ago. Have a nice night and pray for us because tomorrow is Rome! (Jesse)
We've had a pretty full day in Naples today. It is not only a busy modern city, but also the site of the famous town of Pompeii, which was destroyed in 79 AD by the famous volcano Vesuvius. First we hiked up Vesuvius to see both the crater and the views of the city. (Jacob)
Just back from hiking Mt. Vesuvius. What an awesome experience. The weather was perfect, the views spectacular, and looking down in the crater was impressive. The hike was a nice/moderately aggressive two miles, which was made more challenging by the loose footing that resulted from the light lava stone and the dust/gravel that it has been ground into.
We saw the bed of lava that flowed in the Valley of the Giant as recently as 1944 and saw the impact that resulted from the great eruption of 79 A.D. The drive up to and back from the trailhead was beautiful. The flowers were in bloom and the views got better with each switchback.
After the hike we headed off for pizza and then a tour of Pompeii. I am chilled as I walk the streets of Pompei and think about the fear and panic that ensued during the great eruption. Those who excavated found bread in the ovens and objects in their places as one would have expected, given that there was no warning for the disaster. I love history!
Yeah - a picture with all of you in it! Was there a possibility that the volcano could erupt again or is it completely dormant? Keep up the good reporting :D
ReplyDeleteNice picture. I'm glad y'all are having fun.
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