Naples for Pompeii

We headed to Naples via train and arrived not to worse for wear, 5 hours later. We settled ourselves in a hotel close by the station, in Garibaldi Piazza, and went early to bed.

The following day saw us negotiating the streets of Pompeii. We had bought a guidebook, with a view of undertaking the illustrated 3-hour tour. However, 7 hours later we were still exploring (we had to be sure to get a view of some ancient graffiti).

A pedestrian crossing

The preservations were amazing. The quality of the artwork in some of the frescoes was as good as if done today. There were also clear indications of a "modern" city, with pedestrian crossings, plumbing and drainage systems in place. It was easy to imagine the daily life of people in this ancient city.

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