Comments on: The faces of Pompeii http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-faces-of-pompeii go explore. experience. and be inspired. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sarah Donnelly http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-36915 Sarah Donnelly Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:57:56 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-36915 Thanks for this - such a fascinating place but the great fear is that Naples isn't ready for another eruption. I went last year (and have only just published the piece I wrote on it!), and felt that despite the graphic horror of the 79ad still being very much on display, the current evacuation plans are pretty non-existent. Thanks for this – such a fascinating place but the great fear is that Naples isn’t ready for another eruption. I went last year (and have only just published the piece I wrote on it!), and felt that despite the graphic horror of the 79ad still being very much on display, the current evacuation plans are pretty non-existent.

]]> By: Elaine Thatcher http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-7487 Elaine Thatcher Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:55:02 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-7487 Pompeii is definitely on my list of places to visit. I think your point about the contrast between the proud expression of the frescoes and the horrified expression of the casts really shows the arrogance of humankind sometimes and is a reminder that nature will always be more powerful. I'll check out the book too! Thanks :) Pompeii is definitely on my list of places to visit. I think your point about the contrast between the proud expression of the frescoes and the horrified expression of the casts really shows the arrogance of humankind sometimes and is a reminder that nature will always be more powerful.

I’ll check out the book too! Thanks :)

]]> By: Houses perched on the cliffs of Capri | The Happy Explorer http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-7260 Houses perched on the cliffs of Capri | The Happy Explorer Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:55:30 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-7260 [...] slopes. In this photo, you can just about spot Mt. Vesuvius (famous for its eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79) in the [...] [...] slopes. In this photo, you can just about spot Mt. Vesuvius (famous for its eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79) in the [...]

]]> By: Velvet moments: Pompeii, Italy | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-2786 Velvet moments: Pompeii, Italy | velvet escape's blog Wed, 19 May 2010 11:54:44 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-2786 [...] the accompanying post: The Faces of Pompeii. See other Velvet [...] [...] the accompanying post: The Faces of Pompeii. See other Velvet [...]

]]> By: The Blue Grotto, Capri | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-2585 The Blue Grotto, Capri | velvet escape's blog Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:59:22 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-2585 [...] The faces of Pompeii [...] [...] The faces of Pompeii [...]

]]> By: Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1981 Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:30:29 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1981 Fantastic stuff - this really is a must-see destination. The view into history is nothing short of incredible. Fantastic stuff – this really is a must-see destination. The view into history is nothing short of incredible.

]]> By: Pres http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1908 Pres Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:01:36 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1908 Keith, Thank you for the informative article, my friend. It’s always pleasure to meet similar souls who are passionate about world exploration. Keep exploring and keep sharing – the world is a wonderful place! Talk soon, Pres Keith,
Thank you for the informative article, my friend. It’s always pleasure to meet similar souls who are passionate about world exploration.
Keep exploring and keep sharing – the world is a wonderful place!
Talk soon,
Pres

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1641 velvet Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:57:44 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1641 Hi Lisa, That must've been quite an experience. I bet you got them all quivering in fear with your wicked sense of humour. :-) Cheers, Keith Hi Lisa,
That must’ve been quite an experience. I bet you got them all quivering in fear with your wicked sense of humour. :-)

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Lisa at Wanderlust Women http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1638 Lisa at Wanderlust Women Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:11:11 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1638 Hi Keith and thanks for this article and the tip on the novel. I will be checking that out. I remember my recent spring trip to Pompeii. It was raining cats and dogs and I took shelter in between two of the buildings with a few other tourists. The flood waters were rising and we were all forced to jump up a level or two in an effort to stay dry. It was so funny because the rising flood waters prompted a discussion (naturally by my wicked sense of humor), wondering whether we would all rather go in a flood of water or a lava flow. We all had a giggle and then made our escape. :) Hi Keith and thanks for this article and the tip on the novel. I will be checking that out. I remember my recent spring trip to Pompeii. It was raining cats and dogs and I took shelter in between two of the buildings with a few other tourists. The flood waters were rising and we were all forced to jump up a level or two in an effort to stay dry. It was so funny because the rising flood waters prompted a discussion (naturally by my wicked sense of humor), wondering whether we would all rather go in a flood of water or a lava flow. We all had a giggle and then made our escape. :)

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1572 velvet Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:05:20 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1572 Thanks Johnny for your comment. That's a great tip! Cheers, Keith Thanks Johnny for your comment. That’s a great tip!

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Johnny Vagabond http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1571 Johnny Vagabond Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:03:08 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1571 A truly amazing place. There's a lovely campground right outside the gate, set in an old orange tree orchard. Very inexpensive way to visit the ruins. A truly amazing place. There’s a lovely campground right outside the gate, set in an old orange tree orchard. Very inexpensive way to visit the ruins.

]]> By: Fida http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1570 Fida Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:11:00 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1570 I didn't know about the erotic frescoes. It's been so long since I've been there. Time to revisit - I love the whole area (well, all of Italy, really ;-). You just brought back great memories. Thanks Keith. Greetings from Sorrento, Canada - it's a tad different here - but we do have a little Island that reminded the founder of Capri. It's a bit of a stretch, but I guess if one is homesick things look different ;-) Fida I didn’t know about the erotic frescoes. It’s been so long since I’ve been there. Time to revisit – I love the whole area (well, all of Italy, really ;-) . You just brought back great memories. Thanks Keith.

Greetings from Sorrento, Canada – it’s a tad different here – but we do have a little Island that reminded the founder of Capri. It’s a bit of a stretch, but I guess if one is homesick things look different ;-)

Fida

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1569 velvet Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:14:27 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1569 Thank you Gray for your lovely comment. That's the first thing that struck me really: the faces. The expressions of pride and pain. Certainly haunting. Best regards, Keith Thank you Gray for your lovely comment. That’s the first thing that struck me really: the faces. The expressions of pride and pain. Certainly haunting.

Best regards,
Keith

]]> By: Gray http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1567 Gray Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:51:23 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1567 Thanks for sharing your experience of being there, Keith. To me, the story of Pompeii is one of the most haunting in history. I think there's this human hope that we can somehow outrun danger--at least have a fighting chance of cheating death--but there was no outrunning this. And it's a pretty bad way to go. At least they are still remembered after all these years. Thanks for sharing your experience of being there, Keith. To me, the story of Pompeii is one of the most haunting in history. I think there’s this human hope that we can somehow outrun danger–at least have a fighting chance of cheating death–but there was no outrunning this. And it’s a pretty bad way to go. At least they are still remembered after all these years.

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1565 velvet Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:04:39 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1565 Thank u Heidi & Adriana for your comments. Heidi, if you're heading there again, check out Herculaneum too. Cheers, Keith Thank u Heidi & Adriana for your comments. Heidi, if you’re heading there again, check out Herculaneum too.

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Ms Traveling Pants http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1564 Ms Traveling Pants Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:54:04 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1564 I have visited Pompeii. It has been many years, but I remember vividly the combination of awe of the culture, but the chills down my spine from the casts that could not escape the eruption. I didn't have the opportunity to see the brothel art as it was prior to 2000. I would very much enjoy viewing those. Perhaps another visit to the Naples area is in order? Ms Traveling Pants http://www.mstravelingpants.travel @MsTravelingPant I have visited Pompeii. It has been many years, but I remember vividly the combination of awe of the culture, but the chills down my spine from the casts that could not escape the eruption.

I didn’t have the opportunity to see the brothel art as it was prior to 2000. I would very much enjoy viewing those. Perhaps another visit to the Naples area is in order?

Ms Traveling Pants
http://www.mstravelingpants.travel
@MsTravelingPant

]]> By: Adriana http://velvetescape.com/2009/12/the-faces-of-pompeii/#comment-1561 Adriana Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:32:38 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=3160#comment-1561 completely amazed with the plaster cast! completely amazed with the plaster cast!

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