We took an overnight train from Venice to Naples' Central Station. This is not me.We took another train to the Heruclaneum station, and then a van to Mt. Vesuvius. These shots were taken from the van as we drove.View of NaplesWe were driven most of the way up the volcano, and hiked the rest. This is a view into the pit.Steam escaping!Atop the volcano, a sign educating visitors on "the long life of garbage," and urging them not to litterSnow-capped mountains in the distanceYou can just make out the outline of the Bay of Naples here.The Circumvesuviana train line goes around the Vesuvius area. From the Herculaneum station it was a short ride to Pompeii.First view of PompeiiColumns everywhere, but nothing to supportThey're heavier than they look, eh?Closeup of a capitalThat's Vesuvius in the background.Closeup on stone- and brickworkAn ancient mural. But most of the art and artifacts from the city are now in the Naples National Archaeological Museum, where we went later (no pics though).A 2000-year-old café, stunningly well-preservedAfter this my battery ran out.