Seeing the Wonders

This blog is in reference to Lani's "Blew Up Like that Vesuvius." It is so true that when you have a subject on your mind, everything revolves around it. Articles seem to be written for your upcoming trip and strangers who have been to that country now become your bosom buddy and are giving you advice on places to see and things to do.

In regards to Herculaneum, I had no idea that a city's wealth was judged by the number of brothels it had/has! I wonder what the worth of Las Vegas would be? Or Pahrump? Apparently, it's the brothel capitol of the world! I'd like to think that there are other places that brothels are in abundance (not that I'm a visitor) :) Good ole pornographic wall paintings. Brothels-what a lucrative business! No wonder people say that prostitution is the world's oldest business.

We need to find out how to go from the Herculaneum tour to Pompeii or vice versa. Or like you mentioned, visit one or the other and spend the rest of the time in Naples before returning to the ship. I'm totally for seeing museums! I'm so glad that you and I have the same interest in museums--they're fascinating! Can you really be all museumed out? I daresay, nay, nay. Who knows when you'll have the opportunity to go back? I say take advantage of seeing everything! Plus Naples is the last stop on our trip. Do as much as we can because the next day is a whole day at sea!

In regards to other excursions, I read an article this morning entitled "Seeing the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds". One wonder on their list was the Roman Colosseum. The author mentioned going in January because it will be cold and the Christmas crowds will be gone. I think late October may be just as well! We had talked about just walking Rome ourselves. This article says that because the Colosseum is highlight for visitors, he suggested getting a combination ticket for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum that would allow us to bypass waiting in lines at all three sites. I'm not quite sure what Palatine Hill is, do you? I'll have to do some research. He also mentioned a Roma Archaeological Pass that offers the same privilege for nine archaeological sites in the Eternal City. And why is it called the Eternal City? Anyways...something to look into. At least we're not going to Machu Picchu! This guy said to forget it entirely! Your thoughts?