Last day in Italy

This time we visited the ancient ruins of Herculaneum which was excavated 10 years before Pompeii in 1738. We also learnt that Vesuvius as we see it today is only 20% of the original size and the eruption was as powerful as eight atomic bombs with temperatures reaching 250 degrees celsius. Unfortunately we didn't manage to reach the crater of Vesuvius due to torrential rain but the beauty of the Bay of Naples from 800 metres above sea level was a sight to behold. The afternoon was spent in the splendour of Galleria Umberto with its glass dome, built in 1887. Well done to Elinor and Alexandra for winning the night's quiz! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise, ready for our journey home. Arrivederci Italy, you've been spectacular!