Loss in Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Ponte a Serraglio has lost its lovely fruit and vegetable shop. Piera and her husband have run the shop since 2018 and it has been a great addition to the piazza. I liked to see Piera’s happy face and I loved watching her children playing before they went to school. I will miss them.

They have begun a new venture in Dieciemo and I wish them the best.

We have also lost Giampaolo and Maria Laura Calissi who have sold the Bridge Hotel after decades in Ponte a Serraglio. The well dressed Giampaolo has always been a friendly face in the piazza. They have certainly earned their retirement. I hope they enjoy wonderful times with their family.

It is the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. I look forward to meeting the new owners and wish them every success.

December and January events

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Here is a list of Christmas and Befana events in Bagni di Lucca.

Library opening and the Living Nativity

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

The beautiful library in the English church in La Villa will be celebrated after the restoration on Saturday 30th November.

The Living Nativity is one of the loveliest celebrations in Bagni di Lucca. This year the Presepe Vivente is being held in on December 1st in Pieve di Monte di Villa.

Don’t miss this one!

Christmas delights

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

There is a Christmas decoration heaven in Fornaci di Barga right now.

Come inside and take a look.

To find Christmaslandia take the road to the right after Brico, drive about 100 metres and look to the right.

Puccini’s women

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

At 6.30pm on 29th November in the Sala Rosa at Circolo dei Forestieri will be the inauguration of an art exhibition of 50 art works relating to the women in Puccini’s life, his personal life and the characters in his operas. The paintings and sculpture are by local, national and international and student artists.

A dinner will follow at 8.00pm at the Circolo dei Forestieri. There will be a pianist, a violinist and a soprano performing Puccini’s music.

The event has been organised by the Borgo degli Artisti.

Autumn walk in Montefegatesi

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Montefegatesi is the highest of the Bagni di Lucca villages. Autumn colour is a bit late this year, but it won’t be far off.

The views from the village are excellent.

We walked up to the top of the top of the village, starting at the tiny church in the lower piazza.

Finally at the top with the Dante sculpture.

See more on Montefegatesi.

Beautiful Montefegatesi

Commemoration for the fallen

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

On Monday 4th November there will be a Commemoration for the deaths in all wars. Everyone is invited to attend.

Puccini at the Teatro Accademico

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Celebrate Giacomo Puccini, the man, the artist, at the Teatro Accademico on Saturday 26th October at 9.00pm.

Free admission.

Preloved

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Ponte a Serraglio has an excellent preloved homewares shop run by Auser. I am constantly surprised by the range and quality of the items on offer. The hand crocheted table cloth in the first photo is now mine.