Yesterday we went to Herculaneum and Vesuvius. The ride of death through Naples was the usual scary trip. There seem to be no rules at intersections, you try to force your way across or around to wherever you need to be regardless of cross traffic.
Herculaneum was incredible, the place was buried undrer 70 feet of mud and lava during the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius. The houses and public buildings give some idea of the lives of the people. There was even the equivalent of a fast food store called the "THERMOPOLIUM"
We then headed for Vesuvius, another white knuckle ride. Hairpin turns about every 1/4 mile on a road that was designed for donkey carts. Then you meet a forty seat tour bus going the other way. Once at the parking lot,it is about a 30 minute walk up a very steep cinder track. Well let's face it they have plenty of cinders to work with.
The track was being repaired in a few places with not even a nod to health and safety, gaping sections had slid down hill leaving a hole big enough for one of those small Italian cars to fall into.
However it was an acheivement to make it to the top.