Rain and the River Lima

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

I have returned to Ponte a Serraglio to heavy rain and a raging river rushing past my apartment and I love it!

Everyone has been telling me that the winter has been warm this year. This is evident in the magnolia trees flowering early.

I look forward to the next few months in Bagni di Lucca and watching spring unfold.

Lots to do in February

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

It is Carnevale time and there are several celebrations coming up.

The one above is in Sala Parrocchiale in La Villa.

Jasmine Paolini

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Bagni di Lucca’s tennis dynamo, Jasmine Paolini, has reached the womens’ singles 4th round at the Australian Open in Melbourne and is now playing in the doubles!

Well done and good luck!

Befana

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Befana visits all the children in Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with gifts. There are 3 celebrations of Befana’s visit happening in Bagni di Lucca, a fun start to 2024.

On 5th January enjoy the Befana festival in Montefegatesi.

On 6th January there will be Befana fun in Ponte a Serraglio. On 7th January Pieve di Controni will hold its Befana festa.

Christmas lights

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Debra Kolkka

I wish I was in Bagni di Lucca this Christmas. This year there are excellent Christmas lights. I think the Comune has done a great job.

Ponte a Serraglio is looking lovely. There is a pretty nativity scene in an arch in the building next to our apartment. My friend Rina has put lights on my balcony as well.