Urban Transcripts (Nov 2020)
A walk from Vesuvius to Pompeii
Abstract
It is a five-hour hike from the peak of Mount Vesuvius to the Roman ruins of Pompeii, following the flow of the lava that burned its way to the ancient settlement many decades ago. The land between is an indeterminate space. It is bleached out by the strong presence of the two landmarks, but is still a vital part of greater Naples. It is neither urban nor rural, existing in a state between nature reserve, landfill and farmland.
