Lovely Lucca is trying to turn green for spring. The first leaves are appearing on the trees on the wall. Surely after all this rain we are going to be rewarded with a glorious spring.
The magnolias in Corso Garibaldi are struggling in the rain.
The grass around the walls is looking lush. Even the miserable rain can’t make it look dull.
The Lucca ducks are loving the wet weather. That wet soil is full of grubs and worms.
This beautiful boy was keeping a close eye on his mate while I was nearby.
There was a brief moment of sun the other day. Here is a reminder of what Lucca can look like on a fine day.
…and here is how the magnolias are looking in a warm spot outside the wall.
Fine, warm weather can’t come soon enough. We will all develop webbed feet if the rain continues much longer.
The ducks must be really enjoying themselves! The magnolias will survive and we will have gorgeous roses in May.
Have a great Easter, Debra!
By: mulino dominillo on March 31, 2013
at 5:44 am
There was a brief moment this morning with blue sky, but the clouds are rolling in again.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:07 am
Congratulation Debra, you managed to show fantastic fotos even with bad weather. Happy Easter and hope Spring will start soon. Thank you again for your beautiful blogs-
By: ilario3155 on March 31, 2013
at 5:45 am
The weather WILL get better. We are going to really appreciate spring this year when it finally arrives.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:05 am
Love seeing those gorgeous magnolia trees again too. They are my favouritesm, Deb. Thanks!
By: janinevasta on March 31, 2013
at 5:55 am
The magnolias are glorious. The Bagni di Lucca ones are a bit behind Lucca, so ours are yet to bloom.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:08 am
I love that first hint of spring with the bare branches seem to have been painted with a watercolour wash of ‘spring green’, and the grass looks alive again – the magnolias are a flamboyant bonus!
By: The Wanderlust Gene on March 31, 2013
at 6:11 am
I love it when the trees start to turn green, it is just the best colour.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:10 am
The magnolias are magnificent. Thank God for those signs of warm weather to come…
By: Charlotte on March 31, 2013
at 7:11 am
It will arrive eventually and we will be ready for it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:11 am
What beautiful ducks. Speaking of… It’s pouring rain here in Brisbane too. 6pm Sunday night; hopefully it will be clear skies tomorrow. Lucca looks stunning even in the rain. Crisp clear photos as always. Magnolias remind me of Melbourne. Thanks Debra.
Cheers
Robyn
By: italia4ever on March 31, 2013
at 7:59 am
Aren’t they handsome ducks? They were having the best time in that grass.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:12 am
Those magnolias are beautiful and the green grass so vibrant, hope you get more sunny weather in Lucca.
By: twoblackdoggies on March 31, 2013
at 8:04 am
The sun appeared for a little while this morning, but the rain is on the way back. It makes you really appreciate blue skies.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:13 am
Lovely ducks and flowers and makes me hope that one day this month we will be allowed to see some Spring too! Happy Easter Debra !
By: Joanna on March 31, 2013
at 8:10 am
Last year it rained all of April here in Bagni di Lucca, so I am hoping the rainclouds have worn themselves out in March and April will be lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:14 am
Look at how lush and green it all looks, Deb! Happy Easter darling! xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on March 31, 2013
at 8:41 am
Things ate turning green despite the lack of sun. My pansies are hanging in, just waiting fir some sun to make them thrive. Happy Easter to you aand your lovely family.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 10:16 am
You know I’ve never looked at the weather from the perspective of ducks before! 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 31, 2013
at 11:18 am
Nice weather for ducks was something my mother always said when it was raining.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:15 pm
Spring is blooming! Fine green and pink start.
By: maru clavier on March 31, 2013
at 2:13 pm
Spring is only happening in patches, we are way behind last year with blossoms.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:16 pm
I love magnolias and some day hope to be in Lucca when they are in bloom.
By: paninigirl on March 31, 2013
at 2:50 pm
It is a lovely time to be in Lucca. Normally by now Corso Garobaldi trees would have lost their flowers, this year they haven’t opened properly yet.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:17 pm
Great photos and commentary Debra – you make us feel positive about all this rain!
By: Francis on March 31, 2013
at 4:48 pm
I am not a duck and I am sick of this rain!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:18 pm
From what I’ve heard, all of Italy has had more than its share of rain this winter. Hoping the summer is better! Lovely pics of the magnolias.
By: Diane C on March 31, 2013
at 5:31 pm
It has been raining her for months and everyone has had enough. It must stop soon and with a bit of luck April will be lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:19 pm
Love the magnolia …
By: Just Add Attitude on March 31, 2013
at 6:27 pm
Magnolias are gorgeous flowers and the trees look so pretty for the few weeks they last.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 8:19 pm
It has just started to rain here in NYC, but finally the weather is warming a bit. The daffodils are starting to open up and the green tulip leaves are coming out. Very soon! At least the ducks are having a great time of it.
By: Jackie Cangro on March 31, 2013
at 9:33 pm
I know that warmer weather is just around the corner. It can’t be long now before we see the trees turn green.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 31, 2013
at 9:44 pm
Beautiful photos, Debra; I always love that time when the trees are just starting to green up – I think of it as “Botticelli Days” 🙂
By: composerinthegarden on March 31, 2013
at 10:47 pm
The greening of the trees is very late this year, but I am going to really enjoy it when it starts in Bagni di Lucca. Lucca is a bit warmer than here so they are a bit ahead of us.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 1, 2013
at 6:08 am
Well done showing the transition of rain to sun … and showing beauty all along the way.
By: aFrankAngle on April 1, 2013
at 12:15 am
I would be very happy if we could transition from rain to sun…oh for some lovely sunny days!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 1, 2013
at 6:09 am
Lucca’s walls seem like those of Ferrara! Is there a bicycle path around the walls too?
By: ilariasperfectrecipes.com on April 1, 2013
at 8:04 pm
Looks wonderful, compared to the 50cm of snow we still have. (Spring is very late in Finland.) We are planning to visit Lucca in two weeks so let’s hope the rain is gone by then.
By: Teresa Maria on April 1, 2013
at 8:51 pm
We head north next week. A few crocuses in Amsterdam, we’re told, but as yet nothing green appearing. Italy is ahead of the game, it seems.
By: Richard Tulloch on April 2, 2013
at 7:17 am
Spring is about a month late coming this year. It has warmed up a bit, but the rain is driving everyone nuts.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 2, 2013
at 8:37 am
At least you have the Magnolia’s!!! I am sure after all the rain once we get sun the blooms are going to be magnificent…come on spring we are all ready Carla x
By: Carla Coulson on April 2, 2013
at 7:51 am
The trees are just beginning to grow green shoots, but the rain just keeps on coming down.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 2, 2013
at 8:39 am
The Magnolias are gorgeous! Such joyous heralds of spring 🙂
By: Madhu on April 3, 2013
at 10:25 am