Monday in Naples--by Becca

Story by Becca, photos and captions by Kelli

Our first full day in Naples was a major relief from public transportation. We were all extremely appreciative of the charter bus which drove us to various sites in Naples. The day started at the Naples Museum with a scavenger hunt designed by Trevor. This gave us a chance to explore art from places such as Rome and Pompeii.  

On the scavenger hunt. 

Lauren checks out the original bust of which there is a replica that she sees

each day in her Latin classroom at Overlake. 

An ancient "beware of dog" sign in mosaic. 

The intricate mosaics in the museum's collection (like the one above) were breathtaking. 

After that, we grabbed a "quick" snack which for a few of the guys turned into a full meal. While searching for food, I noticed how few people speak English in Naples in comparison to Rome. 

A quick break at a cafe for a pastry while we wait for our next tour reservation in the Naples Underground. 

Next, we headed onto a tour through the underground city. In the first portion, our tour guide led us through an ancient Roman aqueduct which served as bunkers for Italians to escape the bombing of the city during World War II. By candlelight, we squeezed through the narrow pathways and learned about the history of the aqueduct. 

How the slaves excavated the aqueduct block by block. 

Teacher selfie #2, this time 30 meters below ground. 

The second portion of the underground tour led us through a Roman theater which was discovered in the cellar of an old woman's apartment. That experience put into perspective how ancient ruins are still being found to date. 

To top of the first half of our day, we enjoyed a delicious lunch, where we got a taste of the famous Neapolitan pizza.

Pizza!