December 2019
Beginner to intermediate
336 pages
9h 12m
English
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Chapter 9 Crafting Your Own Data Story
When we dream alone, it’s just a dream. But when we dream together, it is the beginning of a new reality.
—Brazilian proverb
A few years ago, my wife and I had the amazing opportunity to visit Italy with another couple. One of the highlights of our vacation was a tour of the beautiful Amalfi Coast, which included a short visit to the ancient Pompeii site. Because we were on a cruise ship, we could spend only a few hours at Pompeii before we needed to head back. The tour company arranged a private tour guide for our small group so we could maximize our time at the excavated Roman ruins.
Our guide, a young Italian named Marcello, turned out to be an archeology student who had worked on the site’s ongoing excavations. With more than 170 acres at Pompeii to explore, it was extremely helpful to have an expert guide take us directly to some of the most interesting parts of the archeological site. While many tourists were walking around the ruins—somewhat aimlessly—we were able to target specific areas with the limited time we had. Our guide was able to enrich our experience of Pompeii with background information that helped bring the ancient ruins to life.
On several occasions, I noticed other tourists lean in or linger to hear what Marcello had to say about the buildings, frescoes, and artifacts. Even though other tourists were able to see many of the same sights we did, having a guide meant we were able to gain a deeper appreciation for ...
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