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Our Amalfi Coast adventure continues. Yesterday was spent wandering the ancient city of Pompeii, and we're still wrapping our heads around it. What struck @lisafstone and I most wasn’t just the scale, the beauty, or the eerie stillness left behind by tragedy. It was the sophistication; city planning, engineering, public spaces, plumbing. Even political ads painted on the walls. So much of it feels strangely familiar. There were wide streets with designated pedestrian paths. Drainage systems carved into stone. Public fountains that ran 24 hours a day. Bathhouses that feel like the blueprint for modern spas. And the homes were complete with open courtyards, skylights for natural light, and some of the most beautiful frescoes and mosaics we’ve ever seen, still vivid after ~2000 years. The commercial streets even had fast-food counters with built-in clay pots to keep food warm. It looked a lot like a walk-up lunch windows in New York. It’s wild to think all of this existed over 2000 years ago. And honestly, it made us wonder how much “progress” we’ve really made. Sure, we’ve changed the materials and added Wi-Fi, but the fundamentals are still the same. It also begs the question, what the hell happened in the middle ages that so much knowledge was forgotten 🤔 At the end of this day, Pompeii was a reminder that human innovation, comfort, and community are timeless. If you ever get the chance, go. It’s unforgettable. taken in Pompei, Napoli, Italy by @lisafstone
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