We left Sorrento by local train to Pompeii… which was awesome. The size of the town, and the urban planning that was going on at that time were really amazing to see and feel in person.
The spaciousness of the “downtown” mall and to see how far off into the distance the streets went, really was increbile to see. Also amazing to see where the plaster castings of several bodies frozen in place, and in fear, as the molten lava consumed them. We also really liked the brothel.
If I haven’t already mentioned this, our feet and calves are killing us by now. Walking downhill at Positano really set the stage for this, and we’ve been walking ever since.
So when we were done with Pompeii… after about three hot and muggy hours, we sat down at a little Pizzeria right outside the gates for a very enjoyable and relaxing lunch.
We then took the 30 minute train ride to Naples with some kids (twenty-somethings) from the States. (We’ve met several people from the States, and it’s always kind of fun.) Anyway, they were cool kids and we chatted the entire ride.
Once in Naples - which is really an ugly, dirty city, we finally activated our Rail Passes for the one hour high speed ride to Rome. We got to town and took a cab ride to our hotel, which is in a nice section of Rome (north) and a nice hotel, albeit a very small room. We had a very nice dinner at a restaurant right down the street, and that was our day.
An incredible visit at Pompeii was definitely the highlight. Exploring Rome tomorrow!
