Pompeii
Since we had 3 full days to spend in the Rome area, we decided to use one of our days and take a day trip to Pompeii. All of the kids (with the exception of Abbie) had learned about Pompeii in school. We took a high speed train from the main train station in Rome (Roma Termini) to the Naples train station (Napoli Centrale). We then had to take a local commuter train from Napoli Centrale to Pompeii Scavii. There were definitely some logistics to manage there, but it was not hard to navigate. And, with the exception of a delayed train on our return trip, everything went smoothly. Note the views of Mt. Vesuvius in the background of these pictures. You can see the mountain well from the forum (main plaza) of Pompeii, looming eerily in the background. We all very quickly decided that we did not regret taking on the logistical challenge of getting here. It was truly one of the most fascinating places I have ever been. It is a 1st century ghost town frozen in time. Natalie had actu
