There are a few excellent events coming up in and around Bagni di Lucca.
I hope they will all be well attended.
Coming events
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Author Archives: Debra Kolkka
Autumn in San Cassiano
San Cassiano is a beautiful village at any time, but in autumn it is especially lovely. Photographer and resident Paul Anthony Davies has been out and about with his camera…with excellent results.
The cross below was blown down from the church in the high winds in March and is now making a statement on the ground.
The weather has been unseasonably warm in November, causing confusion with some of the bulbs, which have appeared at the wrong time.
Thank you Paul, for taking us on an autumn tour of San Cassiano.
Above the clouds
My friends Rina and Alfredo drove up into the mountains above Montefegatesi.
They were above the clouds and took some photos to share with us.
I love the Bagni di Lucca mountains.
The park in La Villa
The lovely park in La Villa was devastated earlier this year when a tornado ripped through it, tearing up several of the old trees. Some were hundreds of years old.
The mess has been cleaned up, but it looks a bit bare.
I have heard there have been fund raising efforts to collect money to help rehabilitate the park. I look forward to seeing the results. It will be great to see some new trees planted.
Click here, here and here to see the park after the tornado.
Then and now…monument to the fallen
Here is a photo of Il Monumento ai Caduti in La Villa in 1940.
…and now.
I like it with the trees.
Trattoria Borghesi
Trattoria Borghesi was an institution in Bagni di Lucca for many years and everyone was disappointed when it closed a couple of years ago.
So when it reopened earlier this year there was much excitement. I missed the opening but recently went for lunch. Like many places in the area, a workman’s lunch for a set price is offered. For €11 you get first course, second course, side dish, water, wine and coffee.
We chose the chicken, torta salata, vegetables and pasta.
On another occasion there was soup, past with peas, ham and tomato, roast beef and eggplant…all delicious.
The food was very good and the service excellent.
The bar and restaurant have been renovated and look very clean and modern.
I’m sure Trattoria Borghesi is once again going to be very popular.
Trattoria Borghesi…85 Via Umberto I, La Villa.
Autumn in Lucchio
Lucky Catherine Keens has a house in Lucchio. She was there recently and took these gorgeous photos of the village.
Autumn is a beautiful time to be in Lucchio. Thank you Catherine for sharing it with us.
Chestnuts in Benabbio
I hope everyone will head up to Benabbio to enjoy some necci…chestnut pancakes.
Let’s hope for a fine, sunny 8th November.
Then and now…Hotel Corona
HOtel Corona is on the SS 12 del Brennero at the entrance to Ponte a Serraglio. Here it is in 1900.
…and 1902.
…and today…the fence has gone.
The hotel is still operating and we would love to see the restaurant reopen.
I wouldn’t eat these
I found these gorgeous yellow mushrooms growing in the forest.
I left them there.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 