We were out by 8:00 a.m. to head to Pompeii. It was incredibly interesting—and surprisingly crowded for April. I guess tourist season here never really ends.
Walking through Pompeii feels like wandering through a city frozen in time. In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the town under layers of ash, freezing everyday life in time. Ironically, that devastation is what preserved it so remarkably well. Streets, homes, shops, bathhouses, bakeries, and even graffiti remain, giving an intimate glimpse into daily Roman life nearly 2,000 years ago.
Pompeii & Sorrento
You can still see wheel ruts worn into the stone roads, the crosswalks, elaborate mosaics, and wall paintings that hint at the wealth and social structure of the city. It was fascinating, eerie, and deeply moving all at once — a powerful reminder of how suddenly life can change.
The murals are fascinating and give you a glimpse into ancient Roman life. Some of these artworks, feature explicit imagery that served as both decoration and a form of advertising for services offered (wink wink).
We checked into our hotel, which was currently being renovated, and later met up with Lisa for an orientation walk. Since we’d be on our own the next day, she wanted to be sure we felt confident navigating the town.
The evening ended at Gelateria David, where we watched a sorbet-making demonstration, with Maribel (my buddy) assisting. She was a great sport. The lemon sorbet was perfectly cool
and refreshing, and we sampled some of
their gelato afterward. Pure happiness.
Sorrento
The next day was a lazy day for us — no group activities except our home cooked meal in the evening. We decided to walk the old town through some narrow streets and head to the harbour to see the views.
Afterwards, we visited a woodworking museum, popped into an art gallery and did more wandering.
Later, we found a restaurant tucked into a beautiful courtyard filled with lemon trees. We split a
pizza and a salad and, of
course, Fanta.