Colourful Casoli

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Casoli sits 586 metres above sea level on the edge of a steep cliff over the Lima River. It is 13 kilometres from La Villa, the centre of Bagni di Lucca. Take the Brennero towards Abetone and cross the lovely Ponte Maggio and follow the narrow, winding road to the village.

There is a car park at the entrance to Casoli, in front of the bar/cafe, which wasn’t open on the day I was there.

Not far away is a lovely little church, and beside it the mule track to the next village.

The old washing area is still there, but no longer used.

Come for a walk through Casoli.

There are a couple of gorgeous B&Bs in the village.

I absolutely love the climbing roses at the entrance of this beautiful accommodation.

The views from Casoli are spectacular.

Every one of Bagni di Lucca’s villages has something special to offer…don’t miss Casoli. I hope to find the restaurant open on my next visit. I have heard good reports.

Alberigi…for your outdoor stuff

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

There is a great shop at Chifenti where you can buy all kinds of great things for your garden. They also sell pizza ovens, pellets for your heater and lots of other things.

I spotted these wonderful old water pipes and thought they would look good in the garden at Casa Debbio, but someone had beaten me to them…I should call in more often.

We bought a lovely travertine garden table and bench seats at Alberigi. They also have tiled tables, outdoor paving and some great old things that he finds. I’m sure you will find something you can’t live without here.

http://www.alberigimarcostore.it

Via del Piano 6,

Chifenti

Phone…(39) 0583 895585

Bridge reflections

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

There can never be too many photos of the magnificent Ponte della Maddalena. Sometimes you can be very lucky and find the river below as smooth as glass, offering gorgeous reflections.

Walk to the top for beautiful views of the valley.

I love this bridge…when I see it I know I am not far from Bagni di Lucca.

Morena Guarnaschelli exhibition

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Morena Guarnaschelli is having an exhibition of her art at the Museum of Sacred Art at Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Benabbio on 15th and 16th August.

I hope you will all drop in to see her exhibition.

Canyon Park, a new adventure experience

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Bagni di Lucca has an excellent new addition…and adventure park on the Lima River at Scesta near Cocciglia…on the Brennero road towards Abetone. It is called Canyon Park.

Access is from the free car park at the Campo Sportivo via a short track. It is the first Adventure Park to be set up within a canyon.

There is a zip line, high wire suspension bridge and more. It is also possible to go rafting on the river. Take a look as these fabulous photos taken by Ruggero Mengoni.

Doesn’t this look like great fun?? Have you been yet? I would love to hear all about it.

There are more photo on Bagni di Lucca and Beyond. Click here to take a look.

www.canyonpark.it

Phone (39) 327 6153483

info@canyonpark.it

Photographs…www.ruggeromengoni.com

Fashion and fun

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

There was a fashion parade in La Villa a few nights ago. It drew a large crowd. Summer nights make a perfect backdrop for events in the village.

It is great to see so many people out enjoying themselves. Thank you Rosi for sharing the photos with us.

Summer in Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Ponte a Serraglio looks glorious in summer. I love every season, but when everything is green and lush Ponte is wonderful.

There are often fishermen on the river, I hope they catch something.

By the end of the hottest season the water level in the river drops unless there is summer rain.

This year has been very hot and dry, so it will no longer be as green as when I took these photos, but still beautiful.

Riolo revisited

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Late spring seemed like the perfect time for another visit to Riolo.

There is a car park at the bottom of the village and it is a pleasant walk up to the pretty piazza in the centre of town.

There is a fountain where you can get a cool drink of water.

There is a fine collection of interesting doorways and colourful gardens.

Fruit, vegetables and flowers thrive in the hot weather.

There are always great views from the mountain villages.

I met a couple of four legged residents.

On my way out I saw the preparations for next winter…which seems a long way off.

Bagni di Lucca Art Festival

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

The Bagni di Lucca Art Festival was launched on Saturday night. Our trusty Sheila was there to report on the evening.

Lots of people were out and about…it is great to see the road closed and full of art lovers.

Here is a roundup of some of the work on show.

The river installation is great…again. This is always a popular addition to the festival.

Thank you Sheila for showing us around the festival…it continues until 10th August.

For more on the festival go to http://www.artfestivalbagnidilucca.org

Swim in the Lima

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Summer in Italy is hot, especially this year. The water in the Lima River is cold…the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.

We found this inviting place to swim near the bridge to Casoli.

There is a path down to the river. The water looked wonderful. Unfortunately we had no towels or swimsuits so had to content ourselves with an ankle deep paddle.

I would have loved to dive into the deeper water.

The water is clear and running fairly quickly. The photos were taken in mid June, so it may have slowed a bit.

We saw lots of tadpoles…they are probably frogs now.

Happy swimming.

Bella Bagni di Lucca

A beautiful village in Tuscany

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