I recently had a discussion with a friend regarding incredible experiences and our visit to Pompeii in 2007 was right up there on my list. John was giving a talk in Napoli, and the Italian organizers orchestrated a private tour of Pompeii with the curator. Most people visit in the summer when it is hot and very crowded. That December day was a pleasantly cool and there were barely any visitors. We wandered through the extensive grounds, learning the history and being transpor