Pompeii

After two days in Rome, we headed for Pompeii. The city of Pompeii was originally founded in the 8th century BC. It continued to grow and became a thriving port along the Bay of Naples until it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During the eruption, Pompeii was covered in ash and remained a lost city until it was excavated in the 18th century AD. I had first visited Pompeii in 1998 and loved seeing this perfectly preserved city. This time around, I still loved it.

Mount Vesuvius

I look awful, but here's me in Pompeii.

Building Remains

More Remains and the Center Forum

Pompeii Bathhouse

Ceiling of the Bathhouse

Seriously, look at this street. 2000 years old!!

Paintings in the market place.