When I arrived in Bagni di Lucca a few weeks ago it was warm and sunny and the river as as low as I have ever seen it. Things are changing rapidly. Leaves are turning golden and falling from the trees, the days are getting shorter and colder. We have had heavy rain in the area and the river Lima was turned briefly into a raging torrent.
I love the misty mornings and the autumn colours. Come for a walk around Bagni di Lucca with me.
changing colours
I love the autumn colours
water in the river and mist in the mountains
at the bend in the river
looking up to Le Torre
from a different angle
I think they are liquid ambers, or Japanese maples
Tina's trees change colour
the tiglio tunnel loses its leaves
at the railway station
Click here to see Bagni di Lucca in beautiful spring.
While the wild weather and heavy rain didn’t cause damage in Bagni di Lucca, the nearby coast was not so lucky. The beautiful villages that form the Cinque Terre were badly damaged when heavy rain sent flooding water through the streets. Monterosso and Vernazza were devastated. Let’s hope these little towns can recover. Anyone who has ever been there, or would like to go in the future should think about sending donations to help with the clean up. Brisbane was devastated by floods earlier this year. I have seen how much damage water can cause, it is not pretty.