To the ruins of Pompeii and a stay in Sorrento April 5th 2008 One cannot really fully prepare themselves for the reality of what occurred here. We felt so fortunate to have experienced the museum before going to the ruins. It really put everything into context. We grabbed an audio guide and a 2 hour itinerary and set off to see what we could see. It was immediately apparent we should have allocated a LOT more time to this impressive site. It is vast! It is n ... read more
Europe » Italy » Campania » Pompei Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more
Tim and I are embarking on probably the most exponentially life-changing journey this month... a trip we have dreamed of and planned for - and just got the chutzpah together to actually make happen - for years. We are intrepid, but typically on a more local scale. This is our journey. We hope you enjoy our musings and share our enthusiasm for the beautiful country we are most fortunate to visit... ITALY. ... full info