Our visit to Pompeii was moving. It is a moment in time frozen for eternity. One second people are living out their lives, a mountain erupts, then fate rains down. It has no respect for what we have achieved or what we need do finish, it just rains down tons of ash and it is over.
Pompeii is stunning. So much has been discovered and so much is left to be discovered. It is so much larger than I remember.
The people who lived here were of many different cultures. They admired the Greeks and what they had accomplished, they were highly advanced, with public baths and shopping streets. Temples and parks. A thriving city alive with the passion that remains with the people who inhabit this country still.
After leaving Pompeii we headed to Toscana, Tuscany. Our first few nights here will be at Francis' Lodge, just outside Siena.
Can you believe the view this morning?
Then on to Siena for the day. We were fortunate enough to visit the Duomo during the few days that the floors are uncovered. In addition, Francis arranged for us to have a "behind the scenes" tour that literally took us to the rafters!
Check out these floors. All in marble and the best in Italy!
Here is a view of the Campio in Siena.
And the skyline.
That's all for now. Ciao babies!
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