Naples is a huge, fast-paced city and we had been warned repeatedly to hang on tight to our wallets and special possessions. We didn't experience this scary situation because we chose to avoid Naples opting instead to visit the Isle of Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii. We prepared for our earliest departure of the trip and met our tour at 7:05 AM. First stop was the pier where we boarded a jet foil for the 45 minute trip to Capri. After arrival on the beautiful island we were whisked to the top via funicular (tram) where we were greeted with the most high end shopping I've ever experienced. Think Rodeo Drive on an island in the sea. I literally stopped dead in my tracks at the Valentino store where I admired the most gorgeous gowns ever. Sorry, I was so stunned I forgot to take a photo. From the lush gardens and turquoise blue of the sea at Capri we moved via our jet foil to Sorrento. First stop lunch. We were served spinach and ricotta stuffed cannelloni, chicken with peas and potatoes then Italian cream cake. I have to admit I blew the gluten free thing to taste the real deal at this meal. Then our guide turned us loose to stroll around Sorrento on our own. It's another beautiful village but more bustling than Capri. After a couple hours of shopping we boarded a coach for the 45 minute drive to Pompeii. As I told several of you before leaving, Pompeii was the destination I was most anticipating. It lived up to and far exceeded my every expectation. It was a huge community covered by ash and lava when Vesuvius erupted 50 miles away on Aug 24, 79 AD at 2 PM. To see the ruins that are being recovered today almost defies description so I'll just post some photos and let the pics tell the story. It was truly an amazing and interesting experience to walk those ancient streets of cobbles and marble (yes, marble stones were used in the streets because it reflected light so they could walk by torchlight or moonlight and easily see the path.). Next we have a full day at sea as we sail toward Athens. We are pretty tired from all the touring and our feet really took a beating yesterday from the cobblestones we walked on all day. Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii all have stone streets. Plus we lose an hour as we are crossed a time zone during the night so we are just planning a mellow day before starting all over again in Athens.