Yesterday morning the Latin department -19 students, one teacher, and two other faculty members piled into three Thacher vehicles and headed south to the Getty Villa. Modeled after a villa found in the remains of Pompeii, when the site was excavated, the Getty Villa is an oasis in the middle of Malibu, CA. It is filled with gurgling fountains, majestic statues, and cups with ornate detailing. In Latin III we are translating the Aeneid, it was fascinating to see cups decorated with scenes from the Aeneid that brought to life our translations. It was a fabulous day to tour such a special museum.