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.

It is raining now and soon all the leaves will be gone.

Autumn delights

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year in Bagni di Lucca. This year the weather has been glorious.

One of the best things about autumn is the delicious produce. There are chestnuts, cachi, pomegranates, clementines, pumpkins and porcini mushrooms.

Make the most of these wonderful autumn treats!

The start of a lovely day?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

This was the view up and down the river early this morning.

It looked as though it would be a gorgeous day, but moments later the mist rolled in and the sun disappeared.

I have just planted the geraniums on the bridge…some sun please!

Tiglio tunnels

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I love the way tiglio trees create tunnels along the roads in Bagni di Lucca.

The leaves are appearing on the lovely trees in Fornoli…such a pretty time of year.

The spring equinox is nigh

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

The last days of winter are upon us. Soon this winter landscape will change in Bagni di Lucca.

Magnolias have bloomed and the flowers are falling. Soon the trees will be green.

Roll on spring.

Seasons

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

Just before I left Bagni di Lucca in November I went with friends into the glorious mountains above Montefegatesi. It was a beautiful autumn day.

We came upon a shepherd with his well kept goats. I love to see the old traditions carried on…long may it continue.

When I return tomorrow the landscape will be quite different. I look forward to another visit to the mountains.

Postcard pretty

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

A couple of posts back I showed you some photos of Montefegatesi. A friend sent me a photo of a postcard of the village covered in snow. I don’t know when it was taken but Montefegatesi looks great with a white blanket.