Italy 2010

Andrea, Ed and Beth's trip to Italy. A week in Rome, a week in Sorrento and a week in Tuscany with lots of interesting side trips. One day of rain on the last day, but otherwise beautiful weather. The pictures in this group were taken mostly with Ed's camera (Nikon D200), Andrea's camera (Canon SD1000) and Beth's camera (Canon SD630)

Day 9 - Stabiae ruins

Day 9 started with a visit to the archaeological ruins of the ancient resort of Villa San Marco at Stabiae. The ancient historian Pliny died there during the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.


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Sorrento market in the morning Sorrento market in the morning	Views on the way to Stabiae Views on the way to Stabiae
			Another view of the culprit, Mt Vesuvius Another view of the culprit, Mt Vesuvius	The site is adjacent to farmland The site is adjacent to farmland
Walking through the farm to the ruins Walking through the farm to the ruins
View of the modern town of Castellammare di Stabia from the site View of the modern town of Castellammare di Stabia from the site	Illustration of the villa before the eruption. The next shot is from the right end of the pool. Illustration of the villa before the eruption. The next shot is from the right end of the pool.	View of the pool of villa's pool View of the pool of villa's pool	Part of the portico surrouding the pool Part of the portico surrouding the pool	Looking across the pool Looking across the pool
		2000 year old floor. People are still walking on it. 2000 year old floor. People are still walking on it.		Fresco in the portico Fresco in the portico
			Fresco of winged cupid Fresco of winged cupid	Perseus with the head of Medusa Perseus with the head of Medusa

Thermal baths

Another part of the thermal baths