Mon.14th.Nov.
Very proud of Jan tonight. We took a bus trip to Vesuvius today. Got talked into going on a wreck of an old bus done up to look like a tram with wooden seats. Very uncomfortable ride around lots of hairpin bends. Recommend find another bus, for €10 you can do better. On arrival at car park on the mountain we paid another €8 for the dubious privilege of walking the last 1000 metres up to the caldera. A bit of a slog on ash and rocks but had to be done. Jan struggled a little but didn't complain. At the top the views were tremendous although there was a haze, and over Napoli a thick layer of smog. Couldn't have asked for a better day though. Looking into the crater of the volcano it was noticeable that it wasn't filled with rubbish, something we were pleased to see, although judging by the rest of the countryside, it's only a matter of time!! It's such a shame the scattering of rubbish at the roadside is so common. We had been told to be back at the bus at 1.10pm and suddenly realised we had only 15 minutes to get back. It was a difficult and unpleasant rush downhill and we got there just as the bus was leaving. Lucky, unlike about 6 or 8 people who were left behind. Got back to the van about 2.30pm and were badly in need of a lay down. Had siesta and tea about 4pm. Phoned mum and relaxed for rest of day. Tomorrow we'll explore the town of Pompeii and take it easy.
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