Presepe Vivente Granaiola

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I would love to have been at the Presepe Vivente in Granaiola on the weekend. This event is one of the most delightful things to happen in Bagni di Lucca. The whole community gets involved, turning an ancient village into living theatre.

Local photographer David Bonaventuri took these amazing photos. Please look at his Facebook page for more and while you are there see the amazing photos he takes of our beautiful area.

My friend Paola managed to get her photo taken with baby Jesus, played wonderfully by Rafael Kniver.

She took photos too.

I know the event was enjoyed by all who participated. I will have to stay on through December one year to see it for myself.

Live nativity

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

This year the Living Nativity event will be held in Granaiola.

This is one of the highlights of the year in Bagni di Lucca. Here are a couple of photos from past events.

Be there on 3rd December if you can.

Bagni di Lucca lights up

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I wish I was around to see La Villa lit up for Christmas. Fortunately Valerio Ceccarelli was on hand to take some photos of the first night of the lights.

I hope it is a wonderful festive season for everyone.

Tennis Club

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

The tennis courts in La Villa have their winter covers on.

I think it is great that the courts are available all year.

A great idea

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

There has been a series of wonderful events for children and their families lately at the theatre in La Villa.

Lots of people attended and had a great time. Well done Wanda!

It is great to see new activities in Bagni di Lucca. It is possible that there will be another series in the new year.

Nativity Scenes

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

Drop by to see the Nativity scenes.

Autumn in the park

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

This is the last show of autumn colour in the park in La Villa. Heavy rain has washed away the autumn leaves and soon the trees will take on their winter look.

Each season is beautiful in its own way.

First snow at Abetone

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

The first snow of the season has fallen at Abetone.

Let’s hope it will be a great ski season.

Tiglio in autumn

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I can’t get enough of the fabulous Tiglio tunnels on the way into Fornoli and Ponte a Serraglio. They look amazing in each season, but autumn is special.