Pompeii is one of those archaeological sites that’s a buck-list must for many people, including me. I’d watched countless videos about it, read books, and hoped to get there one day.
Well, I finally did. The photo above shows one of the entrances through the town walls. Note Mt. Vesuvius in the background. From this angle, you can see about 1/3 of the crater cone is missing. That’s the part that came down the hill, burying the town. Here’s another gate, this one actually in town:
Note those paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks. Not much different than a modern town. The next posts, will take a closer look at the buildings in town, including houses, the baths, and shops.
It runs very close to schedule if not spot on time so be on the platform several minutes before your train is scheduled to depart. You’ll have some choices in seating, including the salottino for parties of 4:
Was tasty, like airline food. Sometimes you’ll get an included little snack depending on the class of service.
Those espresso shots really do the trick!
The trains in Italy are convenient for this kind of travel. Most of your luggage will fit overhead. It’s fast and easy with fair prices.
Comfortable beds, a window for natural light, and storage area for your clothing and luggage:
Bathroom also features everything you need:
Here’s a look at the central dining area:
Which had a little prep area for coffee and such:
Enjoy a very nice stay here and walked to the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, as well as back from the Vatican. Linger if you can!
Entering through the massive doors is quite an experience, diminished by the surge of people.
Here’s that out of focus exterior shot, just for fun.
So many people.
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