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Another Trip - This Time to Naples and Pompeii May 27-29, 2018

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May 29th 2018
Published: June 16th 2018
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I know we just completed an overland trip to Siena, but with the end of our contract time in Gaeta we decided to do another trip, a shorter one to Naples and to visit the ancient city of Pompeii. We left the marina Sunday morning in order to get to Naples early enough to have time to visit the Archeology Museum. It came highly recommended to us by a few others as it contains many of the original a... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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We Knew There Had to Be Water Buffalo SomewhereWe Knew There Had to Be Water Buffalo Somewhere
We Knew There Had to Be Water Buffalo Somewhere
for all that buffalo mozarella we have been enjoying!
A Few of the More Colorful Buildings in NaplesA Few of the More Colorful Buildings in Naples
A Few of the More Colorful Buildings in Naples
Yes, that 2nd row of cars - both rows are parked!!Yes, that 2nd row of cars - both rows are parked!!
Yes, that 2nd row of cars - both rows are parked!!
I pity the one that may want to leave from inside row
Many Places Sell Some of their OfferingsMany Places Sell Some of their Offerings
Many Places Sell Some of their Offerings
from stands on the sidewalks as well
Castel Nuovo in NaplesCastel Nuovo in Naples
Castel Nuovo in Naples
now houses a museum, but we didn't visit
Something Different Tonight - Shrimp for One of UsSomething Different Tonight - Shrimp for One of Us
Something Different Tonight - Shrimp for One of Us
and the other tried risotto - both were enjoyable
A Double Take for Sure When Spotted This BuildingA Double Take for Sure When Spotted This Building
A Double Take for Sure When Spotted This Building
with a "ship" on top of the Ambassador building
Told Bob He Could Be Very Patriotic In This OutfitTold Bob He Could Be Very Patriotic In This Outfit
Told Bob He Could Be Very Patriotic In This Outfit
but he decided to pass, even the blue suede shoes!!
The Royal Palace on TopThe Royal Palace on Top
The Royal Palace on Top
across from the Piazza del Plebiscato & Basilica
Didn't Know Disney Cruise LineDidn't Know Disney Cruise Line
Didn't Know Disney Cruise Line
shows movies on its smoke stack!
Walked By the Naples Waterfront Walked By the Naples Waterfront
Walked By the Naples Waterfront
a nice view of Mt. Vesuvius as a bonus
Viewing Mt. Vesuvius from the Pompeii ForumViewing Mt. Vesuvius from the Pompeii Forum
Viewing Mt. Vesuvius from the Pompeii Forum
which buried the city in 79AD
Seeing a Colossal Sculpture In PlaceSeeing a Colossal Sculpture In Place
Seeing a Colossal Sculpture In Place
makes its size even more striking
Plenty of Columns Still Standing in PompeiiPlenty of Columns Still Standing in Pompeii
Plenty of Columns Still Standing in Pompeii
A View of the Temple of Jupiter in PompeiiA View of the Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii
A View of the Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii
Showing How the Columns Were Made- brick underneathShowing How the Columns Were Made- brick underneath
Showing How the Columns Were Made- brick underneath
covered with a cement made of marble dust
3 Stepping Stones So You Don't Get Wet3 Stepping Stones So You Don't Get Wet
3 Stepping Stones So You Don't Get Wet
crossing the street shows it is a main thoroughfare
The 3 Stones Standing Up at the End of the StreetThe 3 Stones Standing Up at the End of the Street
The 3 Stones Standing Up at the End of the Street
shows it is a pedestrian way
Permanent Ruts in the Streets from the ChariotsPermanent Ruts in the Streets from the Chariots
Permanent Ruts in the Streets from the Chariots
and carts used in Pompeii
Numerous Artifacts Found in PompeiiNumerous Artifacts Found in Pompeii
Numerous Artifacts Found in Pompeii
and a dog that was preserved by the ash in 79 AD
One of the Many Caught by the Ash from the EruptionOne of the Many Caught by the Ash from the Eruption
One of the Many Caught by the Ash from the Eruption
shows how they tried to protect eyes and mouth



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