Category Archives: Bagni Di Lucca

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”

The title above are the starting lines to what has been named the most popular love poem of all time!! We throw the word love around fairly easily. I love my hubby, I love my kid, I really love hot … Continue reading

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Wooaaahhhh…horse!

Or in my latest experience riding horses in Tuscany, Giddy Up!!! Yes, I was lucky enough to get the slow horse! Followed by my hubby who had the stallion, “Paco”-who really really really liked my horse! ha The kid’s horse, … Continue reading

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Egg’cellent

So I admit I read a lot of recipes.  I am a dreamer that someday I will actually make something I read about…for years I have read every Italian book on making fresh bread and pasta, thinking to myself…I could … Continue reading

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A few Money Tips…

Don’t leave home without it…no, not your American Express…your Euro’s-the money of Italy! Depending on where you are traveling you would be wise to show up with money in hand. Cash is key, and credit cards are not used everywhere. … Continue reading

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Zip Lining in the Alps!!

A super fun day and a great change from the medieval villages, museums, art, or shopping is an outdoor adventure in the Garfagnana! Kids and adults alike will appreciate the break, the fresh air and a beautiful drive to “Selva … Continue reading

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It’s a Park …not Disney World

I feel compelled to share with you the sweet, relaxing and informative “Pinocchio Park” in Collidi-across the mountain about a half hour from our place…if you take the winding road over through Bennabio (brave it if you dare…) I have … Continue reading

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Our little hamlet…

Named after a late Roman settler “Carsius”, the hamlet of Crasciana boasts just over 100 town folks…many more homes so most are vacationers like us or “townies” who come to cool off in the summer months. Our flat is actually … Continue reading

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To Market To Market …

Ok..I’ll admit it…I dream of one day learning how to cook. Italy’s market places  have inspired me to learn. I love going to the open markets on any given day.  Every village has there assigned market day. In Bagni it … Continue reading

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Doors of Tuscany

This door was found in my sweet little mountain hamlet! My hubby has a fascination with the doors in Tuscany. He took literally dozens of pictures-maybe we will make a calendar? Now the “kid” takes note of the doors-they are … Continue reading

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Life in Lucca….

The “kid” has an eye for photography of real life. She has become the official photographer for our short hiking trips in Tennessee or longer shopping in Italy. She is actually quite good- We love Lucca-we have visited many times and … Continue reading

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