I love my life in Brisbane, but I miss Ponte a Serraglio because it is so beautiful.
early morning looking down to Ponte a Serraglio
I miss my tiny balcony with its pretty flowers.
my balcony - with petunias and washing
I would love to be there all year and really make this look great.
looking up river from the ponte
I could look at the view all day.
looking from my balcony towards Bagni Caldi
The weather is spring 2011 was just about perfect. We had very little rain and the days were warm and sunny. The downside of this is that the river was quite low and there may be water shortages for the summer.
looking towards the ponte from the passerella - walking bridge
We walk across this bridge most days as our car is parked in Villa Fiori, beside the bridge.
at the end of the passerella
looking the other way
Villa Fiori was cleaned up a year ago and the grounds are lovely. 4 turrets were uncovered after being covered in vines for years.
the geraniums on the bridge
I would love to be there to look after my geraniums.
so pretty
I hope they get enough water this summer.
butterfly geraniums
our apartment - the one with the balcony
From the apartment we can see everything that goes on in the village – I love it.
we can see everything from here
On a fine day we like to sit here to have lunch or just watch what goes on in the piazza.
the balcony - without washing
What I miss most is the everyday stuff that happens in Ponte a Serraglio.
flowers growing wild beside the road
the perfect clothesline
And I miss the wonderful Ponte people. Click here, here and here to see some of them.
If you would like to know how we came to choose Bagni di Lucca click here.