HERCULANEUM

DAY 6
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Herculaneum was buried by the same eruption of Mt.Vesuvius on 29th August AD79, but was covered with ash rather than the heavier debris that caused the roofs to collapse in Pompeii. Therefore this city is very well preserved.

The entrance to a trip nearly 2000 years back in time was a very short walk from the modern Ercolano train station:

Here you can see the modern town of Ercolano in the background, and the close proximity to Mount Vesuvius behind it:


It gave us an appreciation of the lifestyle of the inhabitants. Jamie Durie would be proud! They had some wonderful outdoor rooms bordered by these date palms:


And Olive gardens:


Inside, the intricate frescos were still in remarkably good condition:

Young Jess (11) indicating that the ancient romans must have been midgets too!

We ambled around for hours, looking at the terraces, baths, and ornate mosaics.
Jacob in awe

Eventually got asked to leave at Sundown, as the place was being closed up. Walked back up the hill to the station, and caught the train back to Sorento.

Went back to the Spinnaker bar for a slap-up meal, then wandered around the illuminated Sorrento before heading back to the hotel.

A very pretty town, and much more pleasant than yesterday.

In all a great day!