Walking through the streets of this ancient city south of Rome was both fascinating and eerie. Some 16 centuries ago, in 79 A.D., this town of about 250,000 people became instantly extinct when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying everything in nearly 40 feet of volcanic ash. The explosion happened so suddenly and unexpectedly that the townspeople were caught off guard and died quickly from the volcanic fumes. Many were intombed in ash, their bodies preserved like ceramic statues. The buried town was discovered in the 17th century and excavation efforts since that time have revealed its many secrets. Exploring the cobble stone streets, ancient dwellings and sacred temples of Pompeii was like taking our own private journey in a Discovery Student Adventures time machine!
That is an awesome picture of the group in the ruins! You all look great!!!! Safe trip home (can't believe it went by so quickly), can't wait to hear all the amazing stories. **Congrats Alyssa, Nicole and Lisa for winning the race around Rome!!!!!!!!** See you soon :)
ReplyDeleteKeith, you've done an awesome job for two weeks keeping us back home up to date and involved with what our kids have been doing. Thank you so much, you've done a wonderful job.
Is it me or does Danielle Carr seem to be on a covert mission, looking really mysterious in the shades.
ReplyDeleteOn these last days of the trip all of you still have huge smiles so that says it all, A REALLY GREAT TIME.
Have a safe trip home see you at JFK.
How cool!!!
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