We recently drove through the gorgeous rolling hills of Tuscany. Usually I am the passenger and I get to take photos through the open window, but this time I was driving which makes taking photos difficult. There aren’t always places to stop easily. I managed just this one photo from the side of the road.
At least I got one photo of glorious autumn in Tuscany.
As I am writing this a huge early morning storm is rolling through our mountains. Lightning and thunder are cracking and growling. The rain is about to begin. I love these storms when I am safely inside my warm house, watching from the window. The river, which has become a tickle, will turn into a raging torrent…..and we have lost electricity……again.
Click here and here to see more of lovely Tuscany in spring.
So peaceful! Beautiful!!
By: dutchgoesitalian on October 16, 2012
at 11:43 am
Autumn is a beautiful season in Tuscany.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 12:41 pm
It sure is 🙂
By: dutchgoesitalian on October 16, 2012
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Beautiful shot, Debra. We’ve had some serious storms here too. One night the thunder was so loud and the lightening lit up the night sky every second. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a storm so wicked.
By: Jennifer Avventura on October 16, 2012
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The thunder sounded like huge explosions. The storm must have been right above us.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 12:42 pm
Would this be the Ciclone Cleopatra that everyone is talking about? The photo is beautiful…classic. Don’t you just love the geometry of it? Thanks, DK.
By: The Daily Cure on October 16, 2012
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It is no wonderful that Tuscany is so popular. Those hills are marvellous.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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Thanks DK, a beautiful classical shot. Storms where you are? Come here to South India, we are still at the end of our Monsoon Season – the rain is ok, much needed, but it goes with a price – no electricity for hours on end, so no internet, so no blogging, so no work!!! Ciao Carina
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on October 16, 2012
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I am in Bagni di Lucca, northern Tuscany. We had heavy rain most of the day yesterday, but the sun is out today.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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One photo maybe but an iconic one. Stunning!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on October 16, 2012
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Driving through this part of Tuscany is wonderful in any season.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 7:24 pm
lovely photo. that looks like somewhere south of san gimignano/sienna hills.
If you ever get the chance (completely off post now!), and you’re out in the car south of sienna, go and have a look at a beautiful monastery called Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Its a working monastery. You can eat there, and watch the life of the Monastery as it goes on on a daily basis. Stunning countryside and buildings.
By: christopher oconnor on October 16, 2012
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Thanks for the tip. I will certainly look for the Monastery next time I am down Siena way….probably early next year.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 7:25 pm
Great shot. Love how the cypresses echo the gentle contour of the hill.
By: David Hall on October 16, 2012
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Thanks, I love this part of Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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We really needed lots of rain. It has been a dry, hot summer. Now, wehave been getting storms throughout Italy, but the sun is shining again. We had a wonderful day at Paestum. Awesome!!!
By: mulino dominillo on October 16, 2012
at 4:03 pm
It absolutely poured here yesterday, but the sun came out today.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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Oh, Deb, I love the description of your writing setting. Great little detail. By the way, I know I missed some posts during my couple weeks of excess art production, but how are things with your other house? I remember you were staying there and then had to leave when power went out.
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on October 16, 2012
at 5:18 pm
I was up there yesterday and had planned to stay, but the storm put an end to that when it knocked out the power again. I went again this morning and got things working again. It was a glorious day up in the mountains. Things are going slowly at the house, but we will get there.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 7:29 pm
Sweet capture
By: Mahesh Patil on October 16, 2012
at 6:24 pm
Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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Your words are captivating and the photo draws me in. Beautiful.
By: Karen Overton on October 16, 2012
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Those hills were made for postcards.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
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I may be passing through your lovely area in a few days for a meeting near Pisa. Now I’m trying to find your hotel recommendations!
By: Erica Preo on October 16, 2012
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Have a look at the page…Stay in Bagni di Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2012
at 10:12 pm
If you could only get one photo, this one was a beauty! x
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on October 16, 2012
at 9:22 pm
Just one photo but an extremely good one. Shame about the electricity going hope it all gets sorted soon.
By: Just Add Attitude on October 16, 2012
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I have fixed the electricity, all is well.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2012
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Yes, that is Tuscany, simply gorgeous. 1 photo says it all Lyn
By: aussiegirl0905 on October 16, 2012
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Tuscany looks wonderful in any season.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2012
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I’d love to visit Tuscany-and I love being a passenger so that I can watch everything. There’s so much to see! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on October 17, 2012
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I like being a passenger too.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2012
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Pure Poetry, Debra!
By: roberto alborghetti on October 17, 2012
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Thank you Roberto.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2012
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A beautiful photo Debra. And an even more vivid picture of the impending storm. Having been there I can almost hear the boom of the thunder. I hope you enjoyed it!
By: Janine on October 17, 2012
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Beautiful, thank you for your wonderful posts, as always.
By: jean-louis robadey on October 17, 2012
at 11:15 pm
beautiful Debra. I love that moment just before a huge storm is to hit as well.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on October 18, 2012
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It’s comforting being cosy inside and watching a storm – it’s mesmerising, isn’t it?
By: swozy on October 18, 2012
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