It is a bit warmer in Lucca than Bagni di Lucca so autumn leaves are still clinging to the trees, but not for much longer.
I particularly love the yellow tree in the photos below. I have no idea what it is.
Walking along the wall in Lucca is one of my favourite things to do. It is getting dark early now that winter is nearly here.
Soon there will be no leaves on most of the trees, but this is beautiful too. When I come back early next year winter will be in full swing.
Lucca is simply breathtaking. it is darn right magnificent. when i see this you dont know how much i miss it there. learning all the geneology of my granparents from Bagni di Lucca has really inspired me to feel closer to the areas that surround it like Lucca.
it is a truly italian city.
By: george miori on November 30, 2011
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Lucca is one of my favourite Italian towns.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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You take wonderful photo’s Debra. My husband and I plan on moving to Bagni di Lucca area by the autumn of 2012……your pic’s just confirm our decision. Thanks.
By: Rosie on November 30, 2011
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This autumn has been the best one I have ever spent here.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Love, love, love these…
By: maru on November 30, 2011
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Lucca is gorgeous just now. The evening shot was taken a few hours ago.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Great shots on the wall!
By: Richard Tulloch on November 30, 2011
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Could you get a bad one?
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Spectacular colors! Could the yellow be mimosa? (i’m ignorant, don’t know my plants i’m ashamed to say…)
By: Anna Harrison on November 30, 2011
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I don’t think it is mimosa, that flowers in early spring and this is about to lose those yelow leaves.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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I agree with you Debra – Walking along the wall in Luca is really wonderful.
Pam Proctor
By: Anonymous on November 30, 2011
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We did a short walk late this afternoon. It may be my last on this trip.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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God, what a beautiful place. Suddenly I have the desire to move.
By: The Daily Cure on November 30, 2011
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You would love Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Such amazing autumn images. The yellow tree near the middle of this post is particularly stunning.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on November 30, 2011
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I have been walking past that tree for weeks and this is the first time I have noticed it. I must have been dreaming.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Is the reflection Via del Fosso? If so, how amazing to get that reflection there! Stunning colours, it has indeed been an exceptional Autumn. That mystery yellow tree is going to bug me! Were they leaves?
By: From a Tuscan Villa on November 30, 2011
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The yellow tree still has its leaves. It is beside the entrance to Porta Elise. The reflection is in Via del Fosso. I love that entrance to Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Lucca is wonderful in autumn. The colour of the leaves and the light suit the city to perfection. The whole area, including Bagni di Lucca, the Serchio Valley and the Garfagnana, look superb at this time of the year. But just as you say, the days are getting shorter….
By: Mulino Dominillo on November 30, 2011
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I will be going home to a very hot Brisbane soon. I am making the most of these gorgeous autumn days.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Lovely photos Deb!
By: Alison on November 30, 2011
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Thank you. We were in lovely Lucca today.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Lucca looks lovely in all its autumnal glory. Very nice images.
By: Just Add Attitude on November 30, 2011
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Lucca looks divine just now. Mind you, it looks good in any season.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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I’ve never seen trees grown on top of a wall until I saw them in Lucca. Whoever decided to plant those trees long ago has left a lovely legacy for all who live and visit Lucca. I wonder if there is a history behind those trees? – that’ll be interesting to find out.
Autumn is also my favourite season, so, seeing those leaves on their last legs is still aesthetically pleasing. I love the colour variations of the last photo of the leaf pile on the pavement … or are the grey markings part of a tree trunk? The eye does tricks sometimes.
By: Sandra H on November 30, 2011
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The leaves were on some ruins beside the road on the wall.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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I’m sure I can smell the crispness of the air through those photos. Enjoy the cooler weather Debra.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on November 30, 2011
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I have only a few days left to enjoy this before I get back to steamy Brisbane.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Hi Debra, we are having a small reprieve from the heat today. It’s overcast and only 25 deg!
By: Anonymous on December 2, 2011
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What lovely colors!! Already – I’ve forgotten how beautiful the tree’s leaves were. They’re now leaf-less and bare.
By: Marcie on November 30, 2011
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Some of the trees in Lucca still have leaves, but Bagni di Lucca’s trees are bare.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 30, 2011
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Fantastic pictures!!!
By: Leandro on November 30, 2011
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Thank you!
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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These photos are wonderful. I adore Italy and it looks incredible in Fall.
By: cookingcollegechick on November 30, 2011
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This autumn has been especially lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Beautiful !!
By: Colette on November 30, 2011
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Lucca is beautiful at any time of year
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Your Passion and joy are so visible in your photos Debra we really appreciate you sharing these scenes with us.
By: Andrea & David Waterhouse on November 30, 2011
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I am very lucky to be able to spend so much time in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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The yellow tree is amazing! Very cool indeed! I absolutely love seeing your pics, but my heart is just aching to go back, especially to Lucca. If we found a super deal on flights, we would be gone today! You are so blessed to live in Italy….sigh…
By: Lesley on December 1, 2011
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I spend about 6 months of the year here. Yes I am lucky.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Those yellow leaves are just amazing-so bright and vivid on the tree!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 1, 2011
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That yellow tree is incredible. I would love to know more about it.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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What lovely pictures Debra – I especially love the one with the trees on the wall! Any stopovers in Hong Kong this time round?
By: James on December 1, 2011
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I have a very brief stop in Hong Kong on the way home, just a few hours.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Stunning photos. The colours are beautiful- I love the photo of the reflection. It must be hard to leave this!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on December 1, 2011
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If I wasn’t sure I would be coming back soon it would be impossible to leave.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Love the photoos Debra. Just NEED to know the name of that yellow tree. I wamt to plant some of those when I live there. Anyone know the name PLEASEEEEEE???
By: Anonymous on December 1, 2011
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Perhaps a clever reader will know more about this tree.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Lucca is a very beautiful place, and the wall amazing……. I can’t believe how beautiful the colors are…. Wish I could go there in the Autumn.
By: Fragolina on December 1, 2011
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Autumn is a beautiful time to be here, but each season has its charms.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Beautiful, one day I wish to visit there dear Debra. I loved your photographs. Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on December 1, 2011
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I hope you do come one day when I am here.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Stunning fall colours in Lucca. I miss the changing of the seasons back in Canada. In Sardinia we go from bright green to light green, that’s it!
By: Jennifer Avventura on December 1, 2011
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In Brisbane we have hot and not so hot.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Beautiful photos! Gorgeous colours with lovely blue-sky backgrounds 🙂
I have no idea what the yellow tree is, other than just plain cool!
By: Lu on December 1, 2011
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Nobody has come up with a suggestion yet.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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I think your yellow tree could be a Ginkgo Biloba!!
As coincidence would have it, I was returning a visit to a blogger
– http://aliveandklicking.wordpress.com – and there on the first page was a Ginkgo tree – which led to a Google image search for confirmation purposes…
By: Lu on December 2, 2011
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Thank you for the information. I just love this tree.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 2, 2011
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Really like all the autumn colors. Great shots
By: Dan on December 1, 2011
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I can’t stop taking photos of theses gorgeous trees!
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Making me a little sad I wasn’t able to stay in January as I’d hoped.
Beautiful photos Deb
By: Kaye on December 1, 2011
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Italy will still be here when you are ready to come.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 1, 2011
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Breathtaking photos!!!!! Thank you. You never fail to see beauty in the simplest forms.
By: helen on December 2, 2011
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Lucca is looking so beautiful just now.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 2, 2011
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Thank you for sharing Lucca in autumn-I’ve never been there at this time of year and I love seeing the wall with those beautiful trees changing color.
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Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful photos with us all (and for the snowflakes)… Enjoy “Down Under” and your SUMMER. Ahh, lucky you!!!
By: Gian Banchero on December 5, 2011
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It will be hot and steamy in Brisbane. I will be back in Bagni soon for some winter
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By: Fallen leaves « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on January 24, 2012
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I had heard Lucca was a must-see whilst we were in Tuscany but sadly we ran out of time to visit. It’ll definitely be on the itinerary next time…
http://www.travelphotographyblog.wordpress.com/tag/tuscany
By: Kim on January 27, 2012
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Lucca is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Italy. I hope you visit next time you are in Italy
By: Debra Kolkka on January 27, 2012
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