DAY FIVE - Pompeii

Pompeii

We departed Rome today for Pompeii, a town of ancient ruins from A.D. 79, which was demolished from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.  Excavation from 1748 revealed paintings and sculptures from the city before the tragedy, including multiple pieces of pottery and petrified bodies.  Walking around the city took a total of 4 hours, and was rather treacherous due to large, uneven stones and dirt.  We saw destroyed homes, Apollo’s temple, and even stray dogs!  There were some awesome views of Vesuvius and the Tyrrhenian Sea. 

We then hopped back on the bus for a quick ride to our hotel in Naples.  Most of us enjoyed some delicious Margherita pizza for dinner, which originated in Naples.  Later, we stumbled upon the rooftop of the hotel where we bonded and enjoyed a beautiful night view of Naples. 

-EloninItaly