Rain has returned after a run of sunny days. I think our mountains look great in this weather.



The street market in La Villa was a much smaller event than usual. Instead of being held in the main street it was in the little market square, watched over by the two gentlemen on the monument.

There were treasures rescued from attics, clothing and hand made items on offer.












It is good to see things beginning to happen even if on a smaller scale.
Cold weather is OK when we have beautiful blue sky.









Every season is beautiful in Bagni di Lucca.
On a cold and frosty afternoon Ponte a Serraglio was full of Christmas fun and frivolity.




Santa was there in a couple of forms.


Who doesn’t love a Christmas alpaca?


Fun for children.




Things to eat.



Happy faces.

Merry Christmas from Ponte a Serraglio. Thank you to the traders in Ponte a Serraglio for organising the Chrismas party.
Ponte a Serraglio is very lucky to have a wonderful fruit and vegetable shop owned and run by the lovely Piera. She and her husband come from Sicily where they still have a farm.
This Christmas they have selected some delicious treats from Sicliy to sell in their tiny shop. It is now brimming with great Christmas gifts or special things for feasts with friends and family.






Of course they still have their regular supply of excellent fruit and vegetables.
Christmas is not far away!