The small renovation at the casino has been completed. The lower part was looking particularly shabby but now it looks much better.
There is much more to do to the exterior, but this is a good start.
The casino improved
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Tag Archives: Ponte a Serraglio
An interesting walk
You might have seen this box beside the bridge at Ponte a Serraglio.
Or perhaps the one in the Villa Fiori park.
If you open the lid you will find a map.
The map has directions for a walk,with points of interest along the way, from Ponte a Serraglio to La Villa.
It is the initiative of the Pegaso walking group…well done!
Autumn
The heat of summer is behind us and the days are cooler, especially in the mornings and evenings. We have had rain and storms and I often wake up to mists rolling over the hills around Ponte a Serraglio.
The river is full of water after the low levels of summer. After heavy rain it turned brown with mud.
One morning I watched a fisherman hoping for a catch below my balcony.
Trees are beginning to change colour.
The magnolias on the bridge that didn’t do well over summer began to thrive once the weather cooled.
Bees and other insects love the flowers.
I hope the flowers last a bit longer.
All seasons are beautiful in Bagni di Lucca.
Work on the casino
I am delighted to see that renovation work is taking place on the casino in Ponte a Serraglio.
I have no idea how extensive the work will be, but anything will be an improvement.
Art exhibition at Albergo La Corona
Two local artists are holding an exhibition at the Albergo La Corona in Ponte a Seraglio. Morena Guarnaschelli and Deenagh Miller will be showing their work from 30th July until 13th August.
They will have an opening celebration on 30th July from 6.00pm.
I managed to chop off the phone number for the hotel, which is a good thing because it is incorrect. Here is the correct number. 0583 923762.
Food fair in Villa Fiori
We were early to arrive at the food fair in Villa Fiori park on Sunday. There were some well set up stalls offering tastings and things to buy.
We put together some delicious delights and made lunch for ourselves as well as buying some things to take home.
There wasn’t a lot of local support while we were there which was a little disappointing. Because of covid there has been nothing much happening for ages and it was nice to see something new happening. I hope it got busier later in the day.
Here is an upcoming happening in Bagni di Lucca.
Food fair
La Corona hotel, in conjunction with Fiorenzo Consulting, has organised a food fair to be held in the garden of Villa Fiori in Ponte a Serraglio on July 4 from midday until 8.00pm. Lots of local producers will be showing their wares. It sounds like a fun event.
Come along to try local food and wine. It is excellent to see new initiatives in Bagni di Lucca.
A sunny winter day
Today was glorious in Bagni di Lucca. I went for a walk from Ponte a Serraglio to Fornoli to make the most of the warm sunshine.
I think we will have rain again tomorrow…all the more reason to get out and enjoy the winter sun when it shines.
The Lima River
I returned from an overnight trip to find the Lima River turned into a raging torrent. Heavy rainfall and melting snow have sent huge amounts of water down the river. The level of the water went from about 1.5metres to 4.7 last night. It has dropped a bit today but it is still rushing past my window carrying logs and other debris with it.
…further down river.
I hope the high water doesn’t cause damage.
Snow at Ponte a Serraglio
I awoke to snow falling at Ponte a Serraglio. It started slowly and it looked as though it would melt before it hit the ground, but it gradually became heavier and began to turn everything white.
Ponte 
By the late afternoon the snow was mostly gone, but it was lovely while it lasted.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 