A walk on the Lucca wall

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Debra Kolkka

Autumn is a great time to walk on the stunning wall that surrounds Lucca. The trees are losing their leaves quickly now. Soon the trees will be bare. Come for a walk…

This lovely old tree just outside the wall looks as though it is set for removal. It has been fenced off perhaps because there is a danger of falling branches.

I love walking through the tunnels and up the stairs onto the wall.

I was lucky to be there on a glorious autumn day.

Walking on the Lucca wall is wonderful in any season. Best of all Lucca is just 30 minutes from Bagni di Lucca.

Reflections

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Autumn is a lovely time to be in Bagni di Lucca. The days are still warm and sunny and the mornings and evenings deliciously cool.

On clear, bright days the Lima River at Ponte a Serraglio looks stunning with the buildings reflected in the still water.

We have had some spectacular sunsets as well.

2018 in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Looking back on 2018

January.

Bar Italia has a party to celebrate its renovation. Congratulations to Annalise and her crew for a job well done.

February.

Winter at Montefegatesi.

March

The chestnut forest on the way to Orrido di Botri in winter.

April.

Spring appears quickly.

The wonderful new fruit and vegetable shop opened in Ponte a Serraglio.

May.

Frassino trees put on a spectacular show for a few weeks.

June. Geraniums thrived at Ponte a Serraglio.

July.

The stunning pool reopened in La Villa after extensive renovations.

August.

People gather at Villa Web to celebrate the poet Shelley.

September.

Chestnuts begin to ripen.

October.

The leaves begin to change colour.

November.

Golden autumn.

December.

Christmas at Ponte a Serraglio.

I look forward to a brand new year in bella Bagni di Lucca.

Autumn in the chestnut forest

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

Just before I left Italy in early November I drove up to Montefegatesi hoping to see some autumn colour in the forest just outside the village. I was a bit early, but I could see the changes.

It is always good to stop at the little church beside the road on the way down the mountain.

By now the leaves will probably be gone and the scene will be wintery. That is wonderful too.

A change in the weather

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

We have had a dramatic change in the weather. The lovely sunny days gave way to torrential rain, howling wind, thunder and lightning in the last couple of days.

The river has turned brown and is moving quickly.

The first showers made for some lovely autumn scenes.

I hope the weather is fine for these 2 events coming up in Bagni di Lucca.

The sun is out now. Let’s hope it lasts for a while.

Lucchio in rain and mist

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

I love to see Lucchio clinging to its mountain. Here it is in rain and mist in autumn.

When I return to Bagni di Lucca I will enjoy the stunning winter view. I am hoping for snow.

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.