Granaiola sits high above Bagni di Lucca, keeping an eye on us. The sun shines on the village long before it reaches us in the morning. In bad weather it sits in cloud. It is always impressive.
I drove up this morning along the narrow, winding road. I wouldn’t like to tackle this when it is wet or icy. I found it challenging enough on a fine sunny day.
the pretty village of Granaiola
the campanile of the church
walking through the village
the viewing spot
Ponte a Serraglio from above
the Lima valley
the bridge
closer
Granaiola nestled in the trees
Looking up from Ponte a Serraglio.
Granaiola
There is a very good restaurant beside the car park in Granaiola. We haven’t been there for a while, but some recent visitors to our apartment reported that they had an excellent lunch there last week. It must be time for me to go back.
What a lovely tranquil post Deb. The village looks as if you have stepped back through time. I can’t imagine what it must have been like during WWII. It would seem impossible that such a lovely place could be gripped by such fear and torment.
By: Jan on October 1, 2010
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Beautiful pictures. Brings back many wonderful memories.
By: Natalie fornaciari on October 2, 2010
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It looks just gorgeous!
By: Bee on October 2, 2010
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Not long now and we will be there! We are getting so excited now!
By: Ann Paxton-Hall on October 4, 2010
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