Ruins of Pompeii

We were able to visit the excavated ruins of Pompeii, which was preserved in ash after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was quite spectacular to see! It made me realize that (with the exception of technology) nothing much has changed in 2,000 years. They had theaters, running water, beautiful homes. . . and "beware of the dog" signs.The most sobering part of our visit was the plaster casts of those who were buried in the ash. Here is a pic of the main square of Pompeii with Mt. Vesuvius in the backdrop. Vesuvius has erupted many times since 79 AD the latest being in 1944. Today it is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, mainly due to the 3 million people that live in close proximity. Note to self - don't move to Naples!