Exploring the Lost City and Chilling with the Pope

Trip Start Jan 21, 2005
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Trip End Aug 20, 2005


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Wednesday, January 26, 2005

The last two days were spent in Naples and Vatican city.

We went to Pompei first and looked at ruins of the lost city. Pompeii has miles of ruins followed by even more miles of what looks the Wisconsin Dells. There are a lot of tourist traps and camping sites in the area. However, the ancient civilization there is absolutely fascinating. Archeologists found the remains of inhabits which leads them to assume that the average height is five feet for men and women. I think they just found Pompei's Jewish neighborhood.

We finished the trip with a beautiful drive along the Amalfi coast.

Today we went to the Vatican and saw the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Bastilica (or something spelled similar to that) At Pompeii with Steve and Stephanie
At Pompeii with Steve and Stephanie
 . Vatican City is absolutely beautiful and extravagant, but I think too much money in one place isn't a good thing.

The museums are gigantic with many long hallways of paintings, tapestries, frescos, and sculptures. There is more art than anyone could ever handle.

My night have been incredible going to local pubs with the entire group. I've got to meet a lot of really nice people and try a lot of different types of beers and wines. BUT DON'T WORRY, I walk so much everyday there is no possible way I am gaining weight.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic time. Please let me know how everything is going. I love and miss you all.

Brian
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