A Day In Pompeii

In its' heyday, Pompeii must have been a spectacular city. Unfortunately there was that issue with a volcano.

The architecture of the day was grand. The city was laid out in an orderly fashion.

The gym. Here, gladiators would prepare for battle.

Stalls for the combatants. 

Tour Guide giving her remarks in the coliseum.

Only stonework now, but one can imagine the interiors.

 Once there were residents. Now there are tourists.

Most people were illiterate. How to buy services at the whorehouse? Just point to the picture of choice.

Entrance to a villa.

Part of the town square.

Wall decorations.

More architecture.

Storage from the excavation work. 

Everything was covered in ash after the eruption. These columns managed to survive.

Some of the ongoing excavation.

Here I've used photos of Pompeii  hopefully other than what you would see on TV or in National Geographic. I could walk these streets for days with the wonder of a child.

A Photographic Return to Roma

Have not posted in about a month. With studies concluded & exams passed, it's time to visit photos not previously seen from our 2008 Mediterranean cruise.

 

We were in Roma only 24 hours prior to boarding the Azamara Quest. The view from the blacony of our hotel suite. After a long flight from the U.S., my photo skills gave way to needing some rest.

 You may recognize this. Yes, it's a portion of the Coliseum.

 A view from Palatine Hill.

Taken from the same location as above.

 I always enjoy the opportunity to walk among ruins. Save the barricades for elsewhere.

 Trod by Romans and by tourists.
 

 Roma skyline.

 Public space in our hotel. Not shabby at all.

The end of the hall finds an old style lift with exposed mechanicals.

Just down the block on the Via Veneto.