Tiglio tunnels

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I love the way tiglio trees create tunnels along the roads in Bagni di Lucca.

The leaves are appearing on the lovely trees in Fornoli…such a pretty time of year.

The spring equinox is nigh

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

The last days of winter are upon us. Soon this winter landscape will change in Bagni di Lucca.

Magnolias have bloomed and the flowers are falling. Soon the trees will be green.

Roll on spring.

An eagle’s view of Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

If I was a bird this is what I would see of Colle and Ponte a Serraglio.

I took these photos in late autumn from Granaiola. I look forward to being back in beautiful Bagni di Lucca early in 2017.

Postcard pretty

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

A couple of posts back I showed you some photos of Montefegatesi. A friend sent me a photo of a postcard of the village covered in snow. I don’t know when it was taken but Montefegatesi looks great with a white blanket.

I don’t think it will be a white Christmas in Montefegatesi this year. Merry Christmas anyway and have a wonderful 2017.

Santas out walking

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

I am sorry I wasn’t around to see the walk of the Santas around Bagni di Lucca on Sunday. It looked like great fun. Valerio Ceccarelli was there and took these photos. Here is the group in front of Villa Buonvisi before the walk.

…getting ready to go.

…and they are off.

After a brisk walk the Santas arrived in Fornoli where the Festa delle Briciole was underway. See Francis Pettitt’s post here for more on this event.

The weather cooperated. It was fine and sunny, if a little cold. Well done Santas!

Presepe in Pieve di Monti di Villa

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

The living nativity in Pieve di Monti di Villa was a great success. Lots of people attended and got into the spirit of things. I was unable to attend as I am currently in Australia, but luckily my friends Teri and Charlotte were there and took some photos.

Valerio Ceccarelli also captured the event.

It is wonderful to see so many people take part and to see a crowd of people enjoying the event. These local festivals are a delightful part of life in the villages of Bagni di Lucca…long may they continue.