Mummies found in Italy

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September 9th 2007

Published: September 13th 2007

That's right "The Mummies" arrived safe & sound in London & we dragged them off to enjoy the sun drenched coasts and charming swarthy men of Amalfi. Well, perhaps they just enjoyed the men's flattery, as remember "the Daddies" were stuck in the office at home. Mum, and her close friend Mary travelled over to this side of the world to celebrate Mary's 60th and visit their 'babies'. ‘The mumm... Read Full Entry

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Claire and Brendon Reid

Claire and Brendon

Claire & Brendon's adventures. Can you believe it? Another year gone! Where does the time go? Brendon loves even numbers - and is thrilled about the idea of 2010. So nice and even and balanced. Anyone think perhaps he should be an accountant..... Anyway, the past few years have really been living the dream for us. It's hard to imagine that anything could beat them. But with Cuba, Turkey and a trip on the Trans Siberian / Trans Mongolian Express from Beijing right the way up to St Petersberg all being in our shortlist, it might just be the best yet. Watch this space XX to ... full info

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Not a pleasant death

While the bodies rotted away over the millennia, their gimaces of pain at the moment of death was preserved in the ash that surrounded their bodies. Just pour plaster into the ash cavaties and this is what you find - often with human skulls and teeth intact. It looks like dying of poisonous gas (it's this that killed the inhabitants) is not a pleasant way to go.

& Claire looking out over the rooftops of Pompeii

Mary & Claire - sightseeing in Pompeii

Is that Phallic or what!?!?!

Every generation thinks they were the first to be naighty, rude or dirty. Think again. This was what the Romans used to scare away bad spirits (I'm sure they scared nubile girls too!) - you shoul d see what images they had in the brothel we visited!

Typical tourists

OUr guide has the cliched red umbrella - but it actually worked really well.

Follow that red umbrella!

And we do.

Top of Mt Vesuvious

THey charge you Euro 6.50 to climb to the top and it's not nearly as pretty as Rangitoto! Hey, well Brendon & Mary refused the climb out of principle, I was desparate to see the vista of Naples. Thanks to the nice kiwi couple who took this pic.

OUr favourite spot

We watched the sun rise & set here every day over nice breakfasts and beautiful, dinners of the freshest pasta, fish (me) and grilled vegetables. Yummy.

WIth my mummy

It's so nice to spend time with my mum!

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