June 25 Naples

After checking out of our hostel this morning, we boarded the train for the 1 hour trip to Naples. Since the train was full, we couldn´t find seats so we hung out between the cars by the door. This worked out well, since we met 2 delightful girls from England that had to do the same and we all kept each other entertained for the trip.

We are staying in a hostel outside the city of Naples in what used to be a fabric factory. Pretty cool! After we settled into our room, Joe and I headed to the Herculaneum ruins, which was within walking distance of our hostel. Herculaneum, like Pompeii, was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. However, it is much better preserved. Not only are many buildings left standing, but some of the original mosaic flooring, frescoes, pottery, and even WOOD is still preserved. Amazing!!!