Want to know what it is like to walk the ancient time capsule streets of Pompeii and hike the rim of the active volcano Mount Vesuvius? Then this episode is for you. Most people when they think about Pompeii think about an eruption that covered a city centuries ago that you can now visit and see bodies where they actually died. Well, that is all true – but omg visiting Pompeii – the modern and ancient cities and climbing the rim of the volcano involves so much more and we tell you all about it in this episode which is day three of our Rome to Amalfi tour with Intrepid travel. From the sleek, upmarket modern city where we watched the sunset behind Mount Vesuvius from a rooftop bar sipping cocktails, to exploring the time capsule that is ancient Pompeii. We share all the things we were blown away with – the ancient city is exactly as it was 2000 years ago. – can you imagine that? We take you inside their houses with all the decorations and artwork intact and it is as vibrant today as it was 2000 years ago. It’s incredible. We walk the cobblestone streets lined with restaurants with their kitchens and mosaic benches, and ovens in their original condition.  We wander through where the bustling market once was and past the forum area which was the heart of the city. You will discover with us the arena, the roman baths, the theatres, shops, factories, the whole city. Make sure you stay listening if you want to hear about thing that surprised us all the most – so all I’m going to say it is pretty graphic and definitely not for the easily shocked. Of course, a visit to Pompeii wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Fugitives – or the bodies.  We tell you exactly what happened to these people so many years ago. Day four we head off to ascend the summit of Mount Vesuvius and hike around the rim. You will definitely want to hear all about the eruption of 2000 years ago and some subsequent eruptions and what this active volcano looks like today and what they are doing to make sure there isn’t another catastrophe around the corner. Of course you can see all the pictures and links, including an accurate animation of the eruption, that accompany this episode by clicking here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/70/pompeii You can see all the podcasts in our Italian series here www.beachtravelwine.com/italy of visit our website at www.beachtravelwine.com Please enjoy episode 70 all about Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.