"Blew Up Like that Vesuvius"

Have you ever noticed that when you've got a certain subject on your mind, references to it pop up frequently? More so than usual? Case in point, today my history blurb of the day is focused on Pompeii and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius (talk about your violent igneous rock!). In my ignorance, I had no idea that so much of the city has been un-earthed.

I know the other day we chatted about visiting Herculaneum, but I'd really like to try and see Pompeii as well. Did you know that a city's wealth is often judged by the number of brothels it had/has? Apparently, Pompeii boasted a large number of brothels, complete with pornographic wall paintings. Men haven't changed much over the last few millenia, have they?

From what I understand, Herculaneum ruins are in better conditions than those in Pompeii. If we can't manage both Herculaneum and Pompeii, at least both are relatively short excursions - 4 hours each, I believe. We'd still have time to see some Naples before returning to the ship. That, in turn, makes me wonder if we wouldn't enjoy staying in Naples and visiting museums and such. There is the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the Duomo, and lovely Napleon castles. Although, by that point, we may be all museumed out. If we weren't restrained by time and needing to be back to the ship, we could create our own day of it using local trains/busses. What are your thoughts, Sus?