Tuscany became a yellow zone this week which means that bars and restaurants are open for outside dining. The last year has been very tough indeed for businesses.
Yesterday, for the first time in a while I enjoyed lunch away from home and it was excellent. With a couple of friends I sat on the outdoor terrace at Circolo dei Forestieri. It was great to see the well spaced tables full and the smiling faces (under masks) of the friendly servers.
We need to support our local businesses to help them back on their feet. Let’s hope this spring and summer will see us come slowly out from under the covid disaster.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
Glad you are out and about again. The food looks delicious.
It is great to be able to go out. The wheelchair makes things a bit complicated, but I have just over a week to go until the cast comes off so I should have a bit more freedom soon.
One can only hope – it’s catastrophic in India
What is happening there is awful! I hope things improve soon.
How good to see things getting a bit back to normal. I envy you getting to meet with friends and dine al fresco. I wish you continued good luck with your recovery!
I have only a week to go until the cast comes off. It is great that we can get out a bit.
Glad to see you are starting to enjoy outings
It is lovely to be able to leave home and have lunch with friends.
Great news. I am looking forward to finally going back to Vico Pancellorum.
We are all wanting things to get better and resume some kind of normal life.
What wonderful scenes, especially for those of us that know dining al fresco in Italy. That food looks delicious. Hope you are up and mobile soon and really enjoy the freedoms of the ‘yellow zone’!