Haunting. Tragic. Inspiring. What can anyone write about Pompeii that has not been written before? The Roman city fell victim to the Mount Vesuvius. Mother Nature claimed the city one evening burying the ancient metropolis under levels of deadly ash almost 2000 years ago.
Visiting the site 2 times in August. I admit, Pompeii stirs the imagination. A real peak into the ancient world.
These are pictures from my first visit.
I am editing the images from my second visit, posted here soon.
A new series based on my cuisine experiences in Italy. The title comes from a conversation about who prepares the food in the kitchen. The guy replied, “My Mother Made It”. I had no more to say.
Of course pasta plays a role in the story. How much?
The saying, “What Happened in Baia Stayed in Baia”. It was once one of the most important ports in the western world. Connected to the capital, Baia and the connected water way supplied Rome with the riches from the empire.
The city’s reputation: decadent, hedonistic, the seeking of all pleasures. The extensive bathes provided a destination of human delight. Cesar and elites built grand houses on the hill. Caligula rode across the bay to fulfill a prophecy of him becoming emperor.
The remnants of an ancient culture, like all of Italy, are everywhere in the coastal municipality, even underwater.
Not far from Salerno, Italy stands the ancient city of Paestum. The 2500 year old once Greek Colony feels like a movie set waiting for extras. Except this is no scene from an epic Hollywood film, it’s history. I admit it, this place is incredible.
On a visit to South Italy, a visit to the once grand city of Pompeii is a must
Stay tuned for the full story.
Stay tuned for details on Naples. The Italian city offers splendid historical records of human history.
Stay Tuned for my coverage on my 48 hour trip to Saxony and Dresden. A destination still unspoiled by over tourism with so much to offer.
Looking at this tank, thee fish reminded me of Mon Calamari from Star Wars spaceships floating in one space.
When I saw these #fish at the Ozeaneum, they reminded me of Mon Calamari #Spaceships hovering in space. #StarWars #returnofthejedi #travel #wildlife #sealife #ocean #oceanlife #ttot #staycation pic.twitter.com/UbERXh6IrC
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) August 1, 2021
Built around 1298 or before, St. Mary’s Church is an impressive Gothic Style place of worship located in Straslund.
More images from the Baltic Hansa City Straslund and the its old city.
