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Here is the view behind the sign. I hope the weather looks like this for the festivities.
Coming up this weekend
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Tag Archives: Bagni di Lucca
Some upcoming events
It is not always easy to get advance notice of events in the area. Here are a few.
This one is on now.
This will be at La Villa. A programme will be announced soon.
I’m sure these will be interesting.
Sala
Between rain showers I went to see Sala, a Localita of Bagni di Lucca. To get there, follow the sign to Casabasciana from the SS Brennero. Before you get to Casabasciana there is a sign on the right pointing to Sala.
The road into Sala is lovely.
Someone has been busy chopping wood.
…arriving in Sala.
There is a serious bocce pitch…is that the correct word? It is at the entrance to the town.
Only a handful of people live in Sala, but those who do, look after their little piece of heaven. The houses are all cared for and the gardens are beautiful…come for a walk through the hamlet.
There are a couple of archways leading into the group of houses.
I found a path with a huge cherry tree, laden with almost ripe fruit.
I also found walnut trees, grapes and kiwi vines.
Going through another arch there was a happy tortoise enjoying a bath.
It reminded me a bit of Yoda.
The gardens are thriving under the obvious care of their owners. There are flowers everywhere.
There are views up to Casabasciana.
…and across to Brandeglio.
Sala is another delightful part of Bagni di Lucca. I can see why people would love to live here.
Birds of Bagni di Lucca
These gorgeous birds were spotted by a friend in their vineyard recently…not these 2, the photo is courtesy of Google, but a pair just like them.
Have you seen some interesting birds in Bagni di Lucca or nearby? If so, send me photos and I will put them on the blog. It would be fun to see which birds we have here.
I have heard woodpeckers, but I don’t see them. We have swallows and swifts on the river, but they are a bit difficult to capture on film.
Send any photos to debrakolkka@gmail.com.
Rain, rain go away
May has been a very wet month in Bagni di Lucca…and it is enough now. We long for some sunny days.
Having said that, I think these wet misty days are beautiful. See what you think.
…and from above.
The rain was so heavy for a while Ponte a Serraglio and Bagni Caldi almost disappeared.
Bagni di Lucca manages to look gorgeous whatever the weather…but some sun now please.
Blow your horn
…or your shell.
This lovely little fountain is at the Bagni di Lucca railway station at Fornoli. It is no longer working, but it is a reminder of better times at the station.
Inaugural Ponte a Serraglio meatball competition
Today Paul Stoker, local resident, hosted the very first Ponte a Serraglio meatball competition.
There were 14 competitors and three worthy judges.
This is the trophy awaiting the lucky winner.
Here is Paul registering the competitors.
Each competitor was given a numbered plate on which 2 meatballs would be presented to the judges. Here is the criteria for the judges…serious stuff.
The meatballs were heated in the kitchen and placed on the plates and taken to the judges…not by the competitors, it was all anonymous.
Here are the judges setting to their work.
The competitors and other guests waited patiently for the judges to complete their task.
Then it was time to eat the meatballs.
Finally it was time to announce the winners. Third prize, I am happy to say, came to me. Teri came second and the winner…Paul Stoker.
This may seem a little unusual, but Paul’s meatballs were delicious and the judges had no idea who made them.
It was a fun afternoon…and we will all be practising to beat Paul next year.
Ponte Maggio
There are several bridges crossing the Lima River in Bagni di Lucca, but Ponte Maggio which crosses to Casoli is probably the prettiest.
The river looks very inviting from the bridge. I went down to the water here last year and dipped my toes in. I was very tempted to dive in.
It was a bit cool on my recent visit, but I’m sure this bit of the river will be popular when the weather warms up.
Tombolata at Fornoli
…something to do this Sunday in Fornoli.
Ponte pansies
The pansies on the bridge haven’t been the best this year. They are nowhere as good as those from last year. I have no idea why, perhaps the weather didn’t suit them.
In about a week I will take them out and replace them with geraniums for the summer. Let’s hope they do better.
Take a last look at the 2016 pansies.
Anyone who would like to help water them over the summer please let me know.
