Sunday morning saw a colourful collection of archers in the lovely grounds of Villa Ada in La Villa. The annual crossbow competition took place under the trees. The possibility of showers kept a few people away, but the competitors carried on regardless.
Once the first round of competition was finished the cannon sounded and everyone was off to lunch.
Later in the afternoon the fun began again in the grounds of Villa Web.
It is worth taking a walk around the area even when it is not full of wonderfully dressed characters.
From Via Evangelina Whipple go through the gates leading to the swimming pool. The road is shaded by beautiful old trees.
There are some stone steps beside the road that need exploring…next time.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
Those look a bit like the steps I run up and down in the summer, going to and from the Pool.
They would be the steps you run up and down, they are near the pool.
Great memories Debra of last years event. Thanks for the reminder of these unique little festivals in and around La Villa.
It was an even smaller event than last year. I fear it may disappear altogether.
Hopefully more locals were present this year (we were away this time)
Unfortunately not Francis, very few people were there to watch.
It is a great event and it keeps on growing every year. It is a pity that we had to miss it this time …
This year it was much smaller than last year. Almost nobody turned up to watch…very disappointing.
It was a shame about the weather, there weren’t many people there in the afternoon and the rest of the activities in Bagni were cancelled. Does anybody know when they will be taking place?
I think they were wrong to cancel the Celtic festival, the weather wasn’t too bad. I think the dinner will take place on 28th June.
Those steps are enchanting! Not knowing where they lead is part of it. I’m sure it is worth investigating. Your photos are the next best thing to being there.
The garden must have been lovely in its day. I would love to have seen it.
Beautiful target! Who is the lady pointing an arrow? Is everyone using crossbows?
Where do they practise?
Hi thanks for sharingg this