Arezzo, Italy May 13 & 14, 2016 So the Giro d’Italia went through Tuscany again this year. After some searching we determined the easiest place to see a stage was in Arezzo. About 30 minutes north by train. So we bought our train tickets, about 12 euro round trip for…
In early March this year I finally decided to take photos of a walk on the walls. So for all our friends who wonder what we mean when we say, “going for a walk on the walls,” here is a 5 minute video of what you see as you walk…
On May 16, the Mille Miglia (1000 miles) came thru Lucca. It is a re-enactment of the original races from the 20’s to the 50’s. Any car that raced in the original races are eligible to participate in these re-enactments. This year there was 435 cars traveling 1000 miles in…
Giro d’ItaliaBagni di LuccaMay 13, 2015 So the Giro d’Italia this year went through Tuscany. After some searching we determined the easiest place to see a stage was in Bagni di Lucca. About 30 minutes north by train. So we bought our train tickets, about 12 euro round trip for…
December 21st., somewhere in Lucca, Italy. Walking through Lucca and what did we see? But a group of Santas riding through the streets and up onto the wall. Oh what a sight to behold on a chilly day. See for yourself and turn your sound on.
We have finally put up some pictures of Lucca. It is a beautiful small city. The city center or ‘centro’ is surrounded by a medieval wall about 4 km long. The wall has been built up over the years to where now it is wide enough for a one lane…
We found a nice apartment just outside the walls of Lucca. It is about a 10 minute walk to the wall and the same to a street with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It’s on 1st floor, which is 2nd floor in the US, their 1st floor is called ground floor….
Lucca, Italy18 August 2014 We have arrived in Lucca and set up home in our vacation rental. A very nice apartment on the 4th floor of a very old building (with crazy, steep, winding stairs), overlooking the old Roman amphitheater. We have views from our windows in three directions. We’re…