We had our Southern Italy trip last week. We lived in Naples during that time that we were exploring the South. I really did not like Naples. There is a ton of traffic and piles and piles of trash. The only good thing I can say about Naples is that the pizza was really divine. Our first day, we spent at Pompeii. I live Pompeii! I had wanted to visit it ever since I read that little picture book that we have of it when I was little. The amazing part about Pompeii is how well preserved the city is today!

The next day, we took a scenic drive around the Almalfi coast. It was a rather frightening experience. We were put into a charter bus and as the bus drove along a cliff we could see a beautiful view of the coast and of the sea.

The next day we visited the Archaeological Museum which is the biggest in the World. I had two presentations to give for my classes which I think went very well.
The next day was another Museum and more ruins.

On Saturday, we spent the day in Capri. Where we paid for a boat tour around the island and into the blue grotto, which is only accessible by a four man boat.
I think my favorite part of the trip was Capri. It is such a beautiful Island.

On Thursday, we are taking an overnight train to Paris where we will be met by Andy Steves, who has set up a tour weekend for Saint Mary's and Notre Dame students and whose father is the famous Rick Steves.