I have been very keen for the roads to be safe so I could go to Lucca to see the snow there. Several trees have been brought down because of the weight of the snow and the roads have been cut in a few places.
This morning I pushed a foot of snow off the top of the car and went to Lucca. It is a bit warmer down there below the mountains and most of the snow in the town has melted, leaving just a few remnants on the wall. The 4 kilometre walk around the wall surrounding Lucca is always beautiful…and especially so today.
I think it is easy to see why I never tire of walking around the Lucca wall.
Click here to see spring on the wall, and here for a gorgeous sunset and here for some random photos of the lovely wall.
Reblogged this on ilovelucca and commented:
The snow melting in Lucca…..
Lovely post from Debra…..
By: ilovelucca on February 13, 2013
at 7:16 pm
I thought you might like this one.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
at 7:20 pm
i do indeed!! Lovely Lovely Lucca…SIGH!!
By: ilovelucca on February 13, 2013
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Love the pictures Deb! Rosaly <3
By: Mia dolce Toscana on February 13, 2013
at 7:20 pm
Lucca always looks good.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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Beautiful, Debra! It’s so picturesque, particularly to those of us who never get snow. I’m sure people who live with it all the time must occasionally find it a pain though.. 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 13, 2013
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I loved it the first day in Bagni di Lucca, but when it turned to horrible slush the next day and we sat in heavy fog most of the day I was less impressed…you are up early.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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As usual, wonderful photos; thank you. The touch of white just adds to the beauty of this lovely city.
By: Diane Kosmalski on February 13, 2013
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Lucca is one of my favourite towns in all of Italy. I love to walk around the wall.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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Hi Debra
Lucca looks as wonderful as ever.
We’ll be coming to Lucchio in April,our first proper trip to our new house!
Cleaning and weeding to be done,then plans in May to start fixing the old staircase and clearing the plot next to the house.
All very exciting.
By: Anonymous on February 13, 2013
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How exciting for you. We will have to get together for a coffee somewhere in Bagni di Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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That sounds like a plan,though you’re welcome to visit us at our place.
By: catherinek67 on February 13, 2013
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I would love to revisit Lucchio. I need to go all the way to the top to the old castle.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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Gorgeous place and your photos -as usual- are great.
By: maru clavier on February 13, 2013
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Lucca is very beautiful…always.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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By: maru clavier on February 13, 2013
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Lucca’s walls are a treasure and they look magnificent throughout the year. Thank you for the beautiful photos.
By: mulino dominillo on February 13, 2013
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I wish I had got there before most of the snow had melted, but the roads were just too dangerous.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2013
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Exquisite. Thank you for such perfect inspiration Debra. x
By: janinevasta on February 13, 2013
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Isn’t Lucca lovely??
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Gorgeous !
By: Annette Piper on February 13, 2013
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Lucca is one of the loveliest towns in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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i wish i had had more time in italy there was so much i wanted to do but couldn’t due to lack of time. your photos keep inspiring me to go back 🙂 thanks Deb
By: chris toy on February 13, 2013
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Once is not enough for Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Lucca a city for all seasons as you have shown in those previous springtime posts. Bet those snow boots are never off your feet these days .
By: dianne Cant on February 13, 2013
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The boots have certainly come in handy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Beautiful photos! I spent last April there and I do miss walking around Le Mura.
By: Kristen on February 13, 2013
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It is a great walk in any season.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Very beautiful photos Debra
It is so mystical
By: aussiegirl0905 on February 13, 2013
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You will have to visit Lucca on your next trip to Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Just catching up on the last three posts – beautiful door in Florence . I was talking with someone recently about their time in Florence and enthusing with them about the beautiful market there. oh, you’ve been there they said – um, well no, but I’ve got this friend…….! The snow photos look like wonderland – my brother is experiencing snow in Philadelphia and I remarked how beautiful the landscape is and magical, like Narnia, and he replied, “a pox on Narnia!” Obviously the magic was wearing thin!
By: Jan on February 14, 2013
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Snow is beautiful, but it can become annoying very quickly, especially when it starts to melt.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Fabulousa!Una Bella passigata vero?
By: Elizabeth Kirkpatrick on February 14, 2013
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It is a great place to walk. I love Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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I never get tired of looking at your beautiful photograph, thanks Debra.
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on February 14, 2013
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Italy is very photogenic.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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What a beautiful walk. Love those statues in the garden! We still have a lot of snow here and skiing has been great! Xcat
By: Catherine on February 14, 2013
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The road to Abetone is busy now as well. The skiing should be good up there for a while.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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I’ve never been to Lucca in the winter Debra, I think I need to do so. It is one of my favourite places in Italy. I can see why you never tire of the walls.
By: Cathy Powell on February 14, 2013
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I love Lucca in winter…but spring is gorgeous too.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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I love your photographs, and I love this lovely town. Spring should be soon there… you can’t believe but we are still waiting for snow 🙂 Thank you, have a nice day dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on February 14, 2013
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We don’t get this much snow here very often, but it is very beautiful when it comes.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Lovely pics – they certainly made up for the fact that we didn’t get to see Lucca and the snow – we only managed to get out yesterday afternoon from our village – now the snow is melting like mad.under blue skies
By: Francis Pettitt on February 14, 2013
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The roads up where you are would be very dangerous in the snow.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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I can’t help but love the magical appearance of melting snow with rays of light beaming down, perhaps I would feel different if I had to live through such a winter but your photos are beautiful and make me wish I was standing on Lucca’s wall.
By: twoblackdoggies on February 14, 2013
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I think it would be easy to get sick of snow. It is slippery and dangerous when it starts to melt.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Debra–I don’t even remember how I started following your blog, but I love it–the photographs are wonderful and the narrative is informative and entertaining. I haven’t been to this area, but thanks to your blog, it is on my list. Thanks for sharing!!
By: robinblocker on February 14, 2013
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I hope you come to our area, it is very beautiful. Thank you for your kind coomments.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Beautiful pictures, and I especially like the one with the hanging laundry!
By: megtraveling on February 14, 2013
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The laundry in Italy is very photogenic. I have hundreds of photos of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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My lovely Lucca! I would be happy to be there any time of year.
By: paninigirl on February 14, 2013
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The summer is a bit hot for me, but any other time I love being here.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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What a treat! I’ve never been to Tuscany in the winter, but it looks beautiful.
By: composerinthegarden on February 14, 2013
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Winter is a great time to be here…without the crowds.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Ahh…even in the winter, Lucca is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the photos – especially the Palazzo Pfanner ones. No matter the season, I can always sit in the little chairs on the wall, and gaze into the gardens, pretending they are mine…!
By: Our Kitchen Inventions on February 14, 2013
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It would be nice to own a little piece of Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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The statues look amazing against the snow.
By: Just Add Attitude on February 14, 2013
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That is a lovely garden which is open to the public in the warmer months.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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Hello – I’ve just nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award – I hope you are able to accept but no pressure if ‘it’s not your kind of thing’ 🙂 http://the-travelbunny.com/awards/
By: The Travelbunny on February 15, 2013
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Thank you for the nomination, and I will take a look at some the blogs I don’t know.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 15, 2013
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I have noticed lateky that not all thephotos are comming through. Is that a problem on my side or do other have the same problem and that its from your side Deb?? Love that snow.
By: paul on February 15, 2013
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I have found that from my side too, and I have no idea why this is happening. If you click on the scrunched up photo it will appear in full size and then on the post as well. I wish I knew more about this stuff.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 16, 2013
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Nice of you to take us with you on your walk around the old city wall. I enjoyed it very much. Wish you could share your cafe latte with us 😀
A bit of sunshine and someone’s immediately hanging up the washing eh?
By: dearrosie on February 16, 2013
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I’d dearly love to be on those walls today with my family. Whether you are on a bike or on foot they are truly wonderful to walk. I like that cafe/restaurant on the walls – a bit pricey but a nice place to stop if you want a drink part way through your walk; or alternatively you can just pop into the city centre itself or any of the side roads and find a welcoming bar cafe.
Thanks again for a really nice reminder of Lovely Lucca
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