A Visit to Pompeii
Our 3 hour bus ride to Pompeii included some beautiful scenery. (And some napping.)
Our first view of Mt. Vesuvius, across the Bay of Naples. Pompeii is not visible in this image. It’s to the right.
As an engineer, hubby was really amazed by how big the city of Pompeii was. This view doesn’t show the far end of the street. And, of course, it goes just as far the other way.
We say many interesting things including this stadium.
The town square was a gathering place for all sorts of activities and several columns remain in good shape. (Not sure who the guy in blue is!)
The nicest homes had marble mosaic floors and central atriums.
The house had no perimeter windows, so all the light came from the atrium.
Of course, there were several body casts showing some of those who perished. Geesh. What a way to go.
It was a long day but we were really glad we got to see it.
Ellen Lindner
