Monte Nuovo

Just behind our resort and right next to Lago d'Averno there lies a volcano, Monte Nuovo. Because it erupted in the 1500s it now just looks like a crater, but the trail around the ridge leads to some pretty views. Because I'm usually antsy to get out, we tend to take quite a few walks/hikes when Nate gets home from work (Thank you daylight savings time!). Although, I didn't bring the better camera, the pics give a little glimpse of the awesome views :)

This is right at the fork in the trail where you can either choose to go down to Lago d'Averno or up to Monte Nuovo:

Definitely, a trail less traveled. We are hard-pressed to understand why more people don't use this trail. Nate wishes he had a machete at times:

Looking down into the crater:

And, ahhh.. the reward. To the left you can see the port of Pozzuoli:

Looking to the right at Monte de Procida (hey, Baughmans, I can see your house from here!):