The weather this year has been bizarre to say the least. It is almost the end of May and we have had snow on the mountains around Bagni di Lucca. Sunday turned out to be a glorious sunny day and were rewarded with these magnificent views.
I was back at Forte dei Marmi and the beach situation had improved as well.
There was even some activity on the sand and in the water.
It is overcast again today, but we had a brief respite from the horrible weather…summer is creeping slowly towards us.
Click here to see a few more photos of snow around Bagni di Lucca on Bella Bagni di Lucca.
Hmmm….. sitting here in Hong Kong about to leave for Bella Italia….. so, do we return to Bagni or do we go to Bali…… which way do we go?
By: Shona Nunan & Michael Cartwright on May 27, 2013
at 9:49 am
How about Bali on route to Bagni!
By: Andrea Waterhouse on May 27, 2013
at 10:06 am
I just know that good weather is heading our way…eventually.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 10:30 am
hahaha, maybe!!
By: Shona Nunan & Michael Cartwright on May 27, 2013
at 1:21 pm
Maybe the area needs a flip of the calendar to get summer rolling!
By: aFrankAngle on May 27, 2013
at 9:49 am
If that is the case…hurry up June!
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 10:30 am
So pleased the Sun is Shining for you – enjoy. It is our third consecutive sunny day in the UK however, we are expecting rain later today!
By: Andrea Waterhouse on May 27, 2013
at 10:05 am
It is not looking good here again today, but it WILL get better.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 10:31 am
I think mid-June will be the turnaround. Ahh but I’m sick of it too! At least it’s not too hot to garden..
By: Catherine on May 27, 2013
at 10:51 am
I would like it to change right now so we can get to work on our garden at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:37 pm
The clouds look fabulous,thanks. Your photographs are amazing!
Ranu
By: ranu802 on May 27, 2013
at 11:04 am
Thank you. I have a good subject.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 29, 2013
at 3:53 pm
Great photos Deb – is that a surfer I see?
By: Liz Litzow on May 27, 2013
at 1:29 pm
There were a few boys out on their boards…all in wet suits.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:35 pm
Hope that summer is creeping towards you …. nice images of clouds …
By: Just Add Attitude on May 27, 2013
at 3:04 pm
The skies are gorgeous right now.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:37 pm
The weather here in New York has been a little up and down also, one day it’s pooring rain, the next sunshine and hot; part day cool, other part cooler! Hope it will all settle down to summer soon.
By: Anonymous on May 27, 2013
at 4:20 pm
It has been a cold, wet spring here…come on summer!
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:38 pm
Beautiful, sunny weather today in Le Marche. We even went to the beach! A bit cooler than normal, though…
By: mulino dominillo on May 27, 2013
at 4:56 pm
It was sunny in Bagni di Lucca today, but not very warm.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:39 pm
I love those snowy spring mountains! Great shots, too, of the guy playing soccer on the beach. Maybe he’s a foreigner since Italians don’t put on their suits until July….
By: jann on May 27, 2013
at 5:41 pm
I thought that lovely boy needed to be shared. There were a few people enjoying the day of sun by the sea, and a few were even in the water up to their ankles.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 27, 2013
at 7:34 pm
I detect a smiling face in that first cloud formation – what a way to start the day! Love the slivers of snow still shimmering on the mountain tops and those hardy souls braving the waves. Those beach chairs beckon for some occupants – it’ll be a different story when summer comes with a blast in the latter months. Do you have to pay for your spot on the beach?
By: Sandra Hoopmann on May 27, 2013
at 8:52 pm
You do have to pay for a chair on the beach and it can be quite expensive…something Australians would not stand for.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:31 pm
Looking promising Debra! Fingers crossed it continues to get warmer & that rain disappears!
By: Pauline on May 28, 2013
at 2:21 am
Summer is just around the corner…I know it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:31 pm
I read in the news today that a snowstorm this weekend dropped three feet of snow on a New York ski mountain near the Vermont border. For crying out loud, it’s almost June. What’s up with that???!!!!
By: Eagle-Eyed Editor on May 28, 2013
at 2:34 am
The weather is crazy this year.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:32 pm
Yes – those snowy mountains were really wierd things to see when I went to Castelnuovo last Sunday at the end of May!!!
By: Francis Pettitt on May 28, 2013
at 4:48 am
The snow didn’t last long, it was mostly gone the next day, but it is certainly unusual.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:33 pm
The clouds are amazing! They have been one of the upsides of the turbulent weather we’ve been having, but enough is enough, isn’t it? Yesterday it was perfect in Milan and today we are back to our gray sky blues. Thought about you this a.m. when I heard on the news that Australia had been awarded for the third year running “the happiest country on the planet” designation. Why do you think that is? It’s always seemed the case to me, but why is it? Can you explain?
By: The Daily Cure on May 28, 2013
at 3:39 pm
I am Australian, so I admit to bias. Australia is a great country to live in. There is opportunity for people to be successful. If you want to work you will find a job, and be reasonably well paid for it. There is a good safety net for those who need help. Our education system is effective and mostly free. We have a efficient medical system, which everyone can access. Our climate is mild and we have some spectacular landscapes, including some of the best beaches in the world. Our cities are not too crowded…yet. Australians are usually friendly and easy to get on with. There really is no reason for Australians to be dissatisfied with their lot. Obviously there are always those who fall through the cracks, and life is not wonderful for everyone, but collectively I can understand why Australia received this rating.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:29 pm
Still not really beach weather in my book, Debra. (It needs to be over forty to get me near water – and that’s only my daughter’s swimming pool!)
By: Richard Tulloch on May 28, 2013
at 6:41 pm
We used to swim all year at Main Beach when I was young and I will still brave the surf on a warm winter day, but Forte dei Marmi wasn’t calling me that day.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 28, 2013
at 6:49 pm
One thing this weather makes you do is appreciate a sunny day, or even just an hour of blue sky, don’t you think. I’ll glad you had a Sunny sunday!
By: Janine on May 29, 2013
at 3:23 am
It is amazing what a difference a blue sky makes. We are back to horrible today.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 29, 2013
at 5:06 am
I like rainy day too. Maybe you can try to capture rainy day?
By: limseemin on May 29, 2013
at 6:56 am
If you look back through the posts you will find I have photographed rainy days too…we have had many.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 29, 2013
at 3:52 pm
Try visit my blog. Maybe u will like it. Don’t forget to follow! haha 🙂
By: limseemin on June 16, 2013
at 2:22 am
So beautiful moments you captured dear Debra, especially the blue sky with snowy mountains, amazing. Thanks and Love, nia
By: niasunset on May 29, 2013
at 7:23 am
Twelve months ago there was a post asking why some weather forecasts for Bagni di Lucca seemed to indicate very low temperatures for September, 10 degrees or so. The response suggested that the weather info was wrong. However it is still happening with very low temps predicted for July 2011. I am told that average temps for July in Bagni are around 27 degrees. Why is there such confusion and where do you look to find accurate indications of the weather there? Isn’t it in the interests of the regional tourist board to ensure we’re not confused by these forecasts?
By: Wesley F. Long on May 30, 2013
at 8:58 pm
I wish I could give you a good reason for the confusion. Yes, it would be in everyone’s interest to get the temperatures right. 27degrees sounds about right for July, or perhaps even warmer. September is usually warm as well. We are having unusually cold weather right now and we are all longing for some sun.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2013
at 9:25 pm
Following your blog,Debra, watching weather in Milano where I’ll be next week, and emailing my researcher who said winter just won’t leave . . . she’s so disappointed, had a wet weekend last week at the beach.
I’m packing, but can’t decide if I should take sweaters or coat . . . last year it was delightfully warm and sunny. Stay tuned!
By: jackandmarilynericksonack on June 1, 2013
at 2:31 pm
I’m sure it will turn hot any day now.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 2, 2013
at 8:02 am