Italy Day 4

Today we drove to Pompeii and Sorrento with heavy showers, so the boat trip to the Isle of Capri was cancelled.  Pompeii, the ancient civilization that was destroyed in an instant by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, was amazing and sophisticated.  The structural columns match those of the Roman basilicas; there were gardens, rainwater drainage systems, legible mosaics that depicted life of the age, and even two excavated bodies of Pompeiians who were struck down during the eruption.  The heavy rain made paying complete attention to the tour guide/history very hard.  My hands were frozen and I couldn't barely handle my umbrella.  These are time when I really hate having Raynauds and it makes me cry every time it gets in the way of having fun!  We then traveled 3 hours to Sorrento, a small town that is regionally and internationally known for it's breathtaking views, orange and lemon groves.  Lunches was served at Tasso's and the pizza was AMAZING!  Their tomatoes in Sorrento are to die for!  If only they would export them, I would eat them by themselves :)
Pictures:

Coffins

in the garden

view of the destruction

excavated body

view of the town

view in Sorrento

night view in Sorrento