Kihitsu

after Pompeii there is just one logical place to go next and
that is to Mt. Vesuvius. From Pompeii it was just a short walk to a bus
stop and after buying a ticket and a bit of a wait for the bus, we were
on our way to the top of a volcano.

It was quite a hike to the top, and my legs paid the price. Extremely
steep at times and with nothing but loose volcanic rock under our feet I
was certain at times I was going to lose balance and slide back to the
bottom. Alas, I didnt fall and no one else I saw did either.

At the top we were greeted by some of the most spectacular views I
have ever seen. I’ve never seen further, never seen more of the earth
than when I was on top of this volcano. It truly is an awe inspiring
panoramic view of Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and surrounding areas.

Here is part of the trail leading to the top.

And the view when we reached the top. It was like this all 360
degrees around the volcano. The picture doesn’t give justice to just how
far you could see.

At the top, you could walk around more than half the way around the
volcano. Trying hard enough, I was able to find some good spots where I
could see all the way down into the volcano. No, no hot liquid-magma,
but we did see some smoke coming out from the crevice.

Last but not least, after the trip to Vesuvius we decided to have
dinner in Naples. We found a nice little restaurant outside. The food
was good even though the service was less than desirable. I did manage
to have a genuine Tiramisu. Ah, so good!!!