We left autumn and the sun behind in Sicily and travelled through fog and rain on high mountain passes while the shore far below was lashed by giant waves and strong winds.
We gave Montecasino a miss because it was shrouded in mist. John's father was taken prisoner there by the retreating Germans in 1944. He didn't get home for nearly a year as they retreated so far..
Actually this bit comes after Pompeii where we fetched up next camping in an orange grove right next to the site but in cold wet weather so our photos look dull. Its a shame as Pompeii was fascinating.
We of course got the photos from the bordello but won't blog them - there is a photo of the gladiators quarters. Our visit to Ephesus gave us an interesting insight into the purpose and function of gladiatoral combat its worth researching.
These pictures were taken showing John at the tavern before the eruption, street signd pointing the way to the brothel and I hope, indicating the depth of the ash - as high as the Roman wall!
Also a view of new Pompeii from old Pompeii and copies of Roman statues with Vesuvius behind.
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