It seemed like a good idea. We would skip the oppressive heat and hordes of tourists that summer brings to Naples. January. Yeah … January. That would be great. No lines at Pompeii and empty restaurants. A quick fact check confirmed our plans. “Winters are mild” … “November is the wettest month” … “Snow is rare”.
It rained every day for a week. Not that Seattle winter misty UK sort of stuff. Heavy, soaking, drenching downpours. OK … one day it didn’t rain. We happened to be inside in a museum. We … the residents of Seattle that skoff at tourists that pull out full winter weather gear at the slightest drizzle actually succumb to using umbrellas. Fortunately, nobody we know saw this digression.
True. There were no lines at Pompeii. A torrential downpour, horizontal winds, 36 degrees, and a snow covered Vesuvius may have had something to do with that. It did give us a unique perspective of life in Roman times, and the fact that, at times, they had to endure this sort of weather without Eddie Bauer, Kuhl, or REI. Our archeologist guide was eager to show us around … but deep down I know he was hoping we would surrender. We did not.
It was easy to get into museums and restaurants. The food in Naples is amazing. Yes … it is the home to pizza and that is a “must do”, but there is so much more. During our three week trip across southern Europe, we ate better in Naples than anyplace else. Despite the apocalyptic weather, I also managed to drag myself out and wander the streets and alleyways of the historical center of Naples. Below are some images that attempt to capture what Naples life looks like on a cold, wet, and dark morning in January. There is a lot of Naples and the surrounding area that we never managed to get to. We will be back. Maybe … March ?
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