Our visit to Herculaneum was brief and it seemed rather insignificant compared to the likes of Pompeii, but it was interesting all the same. I think this is a wall painting of the most important Roman god and goddess, Jupiter and Juno.
We visited the largest villa of Herculaneum, known as the house of the deer. The original sculptures from which it got its name have been taken to Naples Museum, so this is only a replica.
Another little vid, this time the trek up Vesuvius. Not easy! Underfoot is dusty with volcanic ash and the wind wasn't kind either. I sound horribly out of breath so once again that's not my normal voice, but those who have heard me on 'let's hear you' threads know what I sound like anyway
When we did get to the top, at first you could barely see a few metres ahead as the whole peak was engulfed by a cloud. Then, without warning, it cleared for literally minutes, so I snapped lots of very quick photos. This is the view over pretty much everything coastal that rests in Vesuvius's shadow.
This is part of the crater, although it may not look like it. When the next Plinian eruption occurs, the sediment plugging the crater will go up like a champagne cork, not a comforting thought!
And finally, Victoria and I just about managing to stand up with the wind pelting us at the highest point of Vesuvius (and Fenton somehow got in the shot too)
I hope you all enjoyed my pics, I certainly enjoyed taking them!
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