A few days ago we had a wonderful time exploring Pompeii, which was a one-thriving commercial port of 20,000 residents. At noon on August 24, A.D.79, the city was buried under 30 feet of hot volcanic ash from the eruption of nearby Mt Vesuvius. 3/4 of the 164 acres has been excavated, and it is extraordinary to walk through the town and see the remains of houses, bakeries, fast food joints, and even a brothel. Russ has a zillion photos on our camera, but here are a few from the iPhone!
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