My climbing Mount Vesuvius. Part #1
My climbing Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius (ital. Monte Vesuvio) was a starting point of my last trip to Italy and my dream for last 3 years. Although it has erupted many times, this volcano is best known for its eruption in AD 79 that resulted the burying and destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as several other settlements.
All these dangerous stuff made it very attractive idea. We've never seen a volcano in real. And at the end, the day of ascending really left a significant imprint in my soul ... and on my body... Anyway, good and bad, both are memorable.
"...I love to climb a mountain. And to reach the highest peak."
So, we got there just at 9am. Despite of our concern, the parking was absolutely empty, exclusive of vehicles of staff. We bought tickets and got ready to see exciting things. It is about 800m to hike up the last bit. The top of Vesuvius is 1,281 meters (4,203 ft), but of course one cannot get to the very top as the crater as it is boarded and you can walk only the marked trail.
But very soon stunning breathtaking views completely took our attention. Sun, wind, endless sea, islands and cities in the mist beneath... And we're walking the slopes of a real volcano!
My equipment
All photographs were taken using Pentax K-5, lenses Pentax DA 55-300, DA 40mm, DA 12-24.
The season
It was January 22th, 2018. Concerning the weather conditions - as you can see, luck was on our side, Actually, there was no need even for a knit cap.
Thank you
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Until next part,
@zirochka
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