We have no snow down here in Ponte a Serraglio, but the surrounding mountains have a gorgeous white blanket of thick snow. On the weekend I went with some friends for a drive through the snowy alps in the Garfagnana.
The roads became a bit treacherous, so we walked along some of the snowy tracks.
The views of the mountains with a glorious blue sky behind them take your breath away, or was that the freezing wind?
Frozen icicles make a gorgoeus picture.
In some places the snow was quite deep.
So the sensible thing to do was lie in it.
Alfredo managed to remove himself from the snow…with a wet bottom…but you can see where he has been.
I don’t think there will be any takers for a swim in the river for a while.
I may have found the perfect mountain house for you.
Our area has lots of wonderful things to do in any season…I love the winter here.
that is winter how I like it. Snow and blue clear sky!! Oh lucky You. I wish you could pack some of the view and send to us. Have a wonderful time.
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on February 5, 2013
at 8:17 am
I love winter here, especially these clear, blue sky days. We have our share of rainy days too, but then you can sit inside by the fire.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 8:22 am
Debra,
That’s how I like winter, too. I can go play in it, and when I get cold and/or wet, I can go home to a warm fire. We haven’t been ignoring you – Martha and I have had some challenges. We promise we’ll email you more questions when the dust settles. It’s midnight here and I was just finishing up one of the… “chores”… so I could go to bed when I saw your post pop up. NIce! I wonder how much they want for that “Mountain Home”
By: Robisan on February 5, 2013
at 8:22 am
I don’t even know that it is for sale, but I have passed it a few times and I just love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 8:23 am
Gorgeous! Love, Rose
By: Rosaly Palma Torvnes on February 5, 2013
at 8:25 am
I hope there will still be some snow when you arrive.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 8:46 am
Winter fairyland! Love it!
By: mulino dominillo on February 5, 2013
at 8:30 am
I think winter is a lovely time to be in the village.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 8:47 am
Fab shots! Amazed that there is still a bit of tenacious green clinging to some of those rocks!
By: Madhu on February 5, 2013
at 9:30 am
Some of the trees stay green all year and there are some pretty tough ferns and lichens.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 11:25 am
What route did you follow? Through which villages?
By: christopher oconnor on February 5, 2013
at 11:10 am
We took the road towards Tereglio, but turned off to the right before going into the village. The road heads towards the Orrido di Botri and there is a road to Montifegatesi as well, but it didn’t look all that inviting at this time of the year.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 11:28 am
yeah that road can be a bit dodgy in the summer in good light, never mind in the winter; best avoided unless absolutely necassary
By: christopher oconnor on February 5, 2013
at 5:51 pm
Such a stunning sky…. You could take a lot of winter with skies like that above you.
By: janinevasta on February 5, 2013
at 11:12 am
Blue sky and sunshine makes all the difference. Today is grey, so I’m glad we went yesterday. You have to make the most of good days.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 11:29 am
I shall frame that! x
By: janinevasta on February 6, 2013
at 1:04 pm
I was tempted to throw myself into the snow, but I didn’t want to sit in wet clothes all the way home.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 8, 2013
at 6:33 am
So beautiful photographs Thank you for taking me too into this amazing views… Love, nia
By: niasunset on February 5, 2013
at 11:28 am
Our mountains are beautiful right now.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 1:17 pm
Fine photos! That blue sky is gorgeous. That house would be perfect for me.
By: maru clavier on February 5, 2013
at 1:06 pm
I wonder if you could actually live in it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 5, 2013
at 1:18 pm
I could, actually I would if I could pay for it.
By: maru clavier on February 5, 2013
at 1:34 pm
I expected to see Heidi waving back at you in some of those shots! I love the icicles.
By: Diane C on February 5, 2013
at 2:04 pm
Beautiful post Debra! Thank you.
By: roberto alborghetti on February 5, 2013
at 2:14 pm
Beautiful mountains indeed … many thanks … and an email awaits you.
By: aFrankAngle on February 5, 2013
at 5:52 pm
Beautiful snowy pics, Debra. Love the one of Alfredo’s outline in the snow. 😀
By: adinparadise on February 5, 2013
at 7:25 pm
Nothing lovelier than bright snow and winter warmth. I’m hooked. Here on the plains it’s grim but up in the Dolomites there is the same brilliant beauty. To be savoured!
By: Catherine on February 6, 2013
at 8:23 am
The mountains look gorgeous any time, but particularly now with their white tops.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 8, 2013
at 6:31 am
Oh, that’s exactly what I would do, throw myself into the snow! How utterly lovely. When you look at those mountain views it’s hard to believe that there could be anything wrong anywhere in such a lovely world.
By: Jan on February 7, 2013
at 2:42 am
On such lovely days, it is difficult to believe there are tough times out there.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 8, 2013
at 6:36 am
A wonderful day captured not only in your memories but through your gorgeous pics Debra…love Alfedo’s print in the snow 🙂 Carla x
By: Carla Coulson on February 7, 2013
at 9:34 am
Alfredo was a good sport, he did it for us.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 8, 2013
at 6:37 am
That’s always good views! … when you’re area isn’t snowing but looking afar the mountains are.
By: rommel on February 9, 2013
at 2:29 am
Our mountains here are very beautiful. I may go for a drive up there this afternoon to see what I can see.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 9, 2013
at 7:17 am
Hi Debra, I am from the U.S. and staying the winter here in Avane with my daughter and her family. Avane is about 10 miles south of Lucca, before Vechiano and PonteSerchio. I googled fabric stores in Lucca when your blog came up. I am enjoying your perspective on this little corner of the world and look forward to reading more.
By: Susan Anderson on February 9, 2013
at 1:20 pm
You must have found my post on the biggest fabric shop I have ever seen. If you sew, you really should try to get there, it is excellent. Have a great time in Avane.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 9, 2013
at 4:22 pm