A little chapel

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

On the road into Ponte a Serraglio (SS Brennero) there is a little chapel…just in front of the parked silver car on the left.

I have driven and walked past it for years and have never noticed it until recently.

It is is reasonable condition.

It looks quite pretty from the front.

There is a semicircular seat in the front, a nice place to rest before visiting the chapel.

The interior is well kept.

Beside it is a ruin…a wall and a set of steps. I wonder what that was.

Does anyone know anything about the chapel?

Coming events

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

There are a few excellent events coming up in and around Bagni di Lucca.

I hope they will all be well attended.

Autumn in San Cassiano

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

San Cassiano is a beautiful village at any time, but in autumn it is especially lovely. Photographer and resident Paul Anthony Davies has been out and about with his camera…with excellent results.

The cross below was blown down from the church in the high winds in March and is now making a statement on the ground.

The weather has been unseasonably warm in November, causing confusion with some of the bulbs, which have appeared at the wrong time.

Thank you Paul, for taking us on an autumn tour of San Cassiano.

The park in La Villa

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

The lovely park in La Villa was devastated earlier this year when a tornado ripped through it, tearing up several of the old trees. Some were hundreds of years old.

The mess has been cleaned up, but it looks a bit bare.

I have heard there have been fund raising efforts to collect money to help rehabilitate the park. I look forward to seeing the results. It will be great to see some new trees planted.

Click here, here and here to see the park after the tornado.

Trattoria Borghesi

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Trattoria Borghesi was an institution in Bagni di Lucca for many years and everyone was disappointed when it closed a couple of years ago.

So when it reopened earlier this year there was much excitement. I missed the opening but recently went for lunch. Like many places in the area, a workman’s lunch for a set price is offered. For €11 you get first course, second course, side dish, water, wine and coffee.

We chose the chicken, torta salata, vegetables and pasta.

On another occasion there was soup, past with peas, ham and tomato, roast beef and eggplant…all delicious.

The food was very good and the service excellent.

The bar and restaurant have been renovated and look very clean and modern.

I’m sure Trattoria Borghesi is once again going to be very popular.

Trattoria Borghesi…85 Via Umberto I, La Villa.

Autumn in Lucchio

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Lucky Catherine Keens has a house in Lucchio. She was there recently and took these gorgeous photos of the village.

Autumn is a beautiful time to be in Lucchio. Thank you Catherine for sharing it with us.

Chestnuts in Benabbio

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

I hope everyone will head up to Benabbio to enjoy some necci…chestnut pancakes.

Let’s hope for a fine, sunny 8th November.

Then and now…Hotel Corona

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

HOtel Corona is on the SS 12 del Brennero at the entrance to Ponte a Serraglio. Here it is in 1900.

…and 1902.

…and today…the fence has gone.

The hotel is still operating and we would love to see the restaurant reopen.

Autumn mists

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Autumn is a beautiful season in Bagni di Lucca. It can be a bit wet, but I love the rainy, misty days.

…as long as there aren’t too many of them.

Yoga Retreat Day

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Joann Connington, renowned yoga teacher, in conjunction with Tuscany Arts and Healing, is conducting a Yoga Retreat Day on Saturday 24th October, at I Romiti, in Fabriche di Vallico.

The autumn fires will be lit and a delicious autumn themed lunch will be served.

The Yoga Retreat Day will be conducted in English and offer a gentle flow of postures with consistent attention to the breath.

The emphasis in the morning will be on more dynamic postures that provide a strong foundation for the day. In the afternoon the focus will be on restful and restorative poses that will relax the body and still the mind. The day will finish with a short meditation.

The cost for the day is €75, inclusive of yoga instruction, props, lunch, and all refreshments.

For more information please look at http://www.tuscanyartsandhealing.com

or email tuscanyartsandhealing@gmail.com

Bella Bagni di Lucca

A beautiful village in Tuscany

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