History and Whimsy

Tuesday, June 5th:
I went to the ruins sites of Ercolano and Oplotis.  It was amazing to be in places and touch things that are over 2,000 years old. Both were covered by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Check out the pics!
Oplontis:

Ercolano:

Best tour guide ever: Aldo!

Nobody does a cappuccino like the Italians.

After dinner, I went out for my first gelato in Italy. I got the tiramisu flavor. So refreshing and good. I love that little shop nearby. It's called "Dolci Momenti."

Then I read on terrace as the sky was turning dark over the sea.  I could see the lights turning on on the islands off the coast. So beautiful.  The sky just kept turning a richer and deeper dark blue. Stars started appearing. I don't think there's a better place/environment to read.

June 6th:
A pigeon joined me for my morning coffee & journaling.

 I went to a rock beach nearby my aunt and uncles house. I made friends with these lovely Italians (and two others). The one on the left (Maria) was my translator for the day. They were SO nice to me and even gave me lunch. I love that they were so open and invited me to tag along in their fun.

 This girl. Can't get enough. (P.S. I bought these sunglasses on the beach from a guy from Senegal!)

 My aunt and uncle play on a softball league. I love that about them! They are great players, too!

 Thursday, June 7th
I went to Pompeii today! I was REALLY tired, and I am not sure why.  It was extremely sunny (and I got a little burnt the day before) so I tried to avoid the sun as much as possible.  But like my experience with Ercolano and Oplontis I was constantly amazed at how old these features are. I am amazed how much was preserved from the eruption.

 Check out that view.

 This body was perserved from the eruption.

Upcoming: Tomorrow I want to go to the island Ischia. Saturday my uncle and I are going to Mola di Bari to visit my extended relatives and see where my grandparents are from!