It has been a while since I have taken you for a walk around Ponte a Serraglio. After a few days of rain the sun came out…perfect for a little stroll around the village.
The geraniums are still growing on the bridge.
Colle watches over Ponte a Serraglio as usual.
The river is a little higher than usual for this time of the year because it has been a wet summer.
Early in the morning the reflections on the river are quite lovely.
Our resident heron waits patiently for a fish to swim by.
If he looked above the weir in the still water at the edge of the river he would find lots of baby trout, but perhaps they are too small to interest him.
The walking bridge, built about 4 years ago, has been a great addition to the village.
The views from the bridge are excellent.
The park at Villa Fiori is benefiting from the wet summer. Everything looks green and lush.
Villa Fiori is still in need of some love…any takers?
The tiglio tunnels leading to Ponte Serraglio are starting to turn yellow.
A walk up the hill towards Bagni Caldi offers great views of the village.
You can see our apartment beside the bridge. (The one with the tiny balcony) Tomorrow it will be covered with scaffolding because our balcony is about to be renovated.
Higher up the view is even better.
This inviting path leads the way even higher up the hill…next time.
Lovely to have you back in Ponte and sharing your delightful photos, A 🙂
By: Andrea Waterhouse on September 14, 2014
at 7:36 pm
It is good to be back.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 14, 2014
at 7:38 pm
So looking forward to seeing your village up close and personal in just a few weeks, Debra!!
By: margieinitaly on September 14, 2014
at 7:40 pm
I will give you a personal tour.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:42 am
A+ for delightful photos.
By: cliffsofdover123 on September 14, 2014
at 7:49 pm
Thank you, Ponte a Serraglio makes a great subject.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:42 am
I’m glad you have enough strength and fortitude to survive in such a difficult place to live. 😉 … and of course you know what I think of the beauty and Bagni’s charm.
By: aFrankAngle on September 14, 2014
at 8:23 pm
I manage to scrape by.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:43 am
Beautiful! The last of the summer warmth and light!
By: Catherine on September 14, 2014
at 8:30 pm
The mornings and evenings are already cool, but the days are lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:43 am
I would really like to see the beautiful Villa Fiori restored and put to good use. A school, a health centre,,. It would be fantastic!
By: Mulino Dominillo on September 14, 2014
at 8:42 pm
We need someone with lots of money to come and rescue Villa Fiori. As you say, it would make a great school, health centre or hotel.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:45 am
There are some advantages to a wet summer. Beautiful views.
By: jennyandstephenmilan on September 14, 2014
at 8:47 pm
Lots of rain has kept everything green and beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:45 am
Lovely photos, always so nice to wander around your village with you! Fixing a balcony over water is never easy, I’m sure! 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on September 14, 2014
at 8:49 pm
The builders are here right now erecting the scaffolding. It takes up all of the footpath, so there will be a disruption for a while.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:46 am
Good to have a last look at your balcony before the renovations begin. Your pictures of Ponte a Serraglio are beautiful as ever. I have to say this is one of the most beautiful villages I’ve seen in Italy, and you’ve chosen an idyllic spot to live.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on September 14, 2014
at 9:29 pm
The balcony is going to look great. It has needed work for some time now, so it is good to see it happen.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:47 am
Thank you for the tour. It’s lovely to see the village and the river. I especially like the road with the canopy trees. It makes me think of some lanes in the southern US like that. The sunlight dappled through the trees is wonderful.
Good luck on your balcony renovations.
By: Jackie Cangro on September 14, 2014
at 9:32 pm
The tiglio trees make a great entrance to the village. Even when they are bare they look wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:47 am
This walk around the village has made us very homesick.
By: Jim & Kerry on September 14, 2014
at 10:09 pm
Ponte is waiting patiently for your return.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:48 am
Brought back wonderful memories Debra….. Thank you! Good luck with the renovations!
By: Pauline on September 14, 2014
at 10:26 pm
It will be great to have new tiles and a cleaned up balcony.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:48 am
It is simply breathtaking! Lucky girl.
By: The Daily Cure on September 15, 2014
at 5:08 am
It is a gorgeous village. We are lucky to have found our way here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:49 am
Ahhhh memories Debra .jan arrived home yesterday . It was great you two were able to hook up.enjoy your stay .
By: juditroncoso on September 15, 2014
at 5:13 am
It was great to catch up, even if only briefly. I am enjoying being back.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 7:49 am
Your blog has inspired us, we are arriving for a 2week break on Sunday 21st and staying at Via Serraglio, Ponte a Serraglio – can’t wait! Beautiful photographs, breathtaking scenery. Maybe we will see you in cafe one morning. Rob, Debbie, Christine and Barbara
By: Debbie Hughes on September 15, 2014
at 9:15 am
I’m sure you will like Ponte a Serraglio. I am to be found most mornings at Il Monaco in the little piazza enjoying a coffee and a sfoglia.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 2:57 pm
Debra, I think you might just live in a little piece of paradise. Seeing your lovely photos is the next best thing to being there. Thanks so much,
Cheers
Robyn (from Brisbane, visiting in Melbourne)
By: italia4ever on September 15, 2014
at 1:12 pm
Ponte a Serraglio is a very nice place to be, we love our time here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 15, 2014
at 2:58 pm
Amazing views and great pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us.
By: Renata on September 15, 2014
at 3:46 pm
Ponte a Serraglio is a beautiful part of the world, we love it here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:27 am
Lovely shots, Debra, we have wonderful memories of that balcony (and of Ponte). I eagerly anticipate photos of the renovation.
By: Kathy Hill on September 15, 2014
at 10:17 pm
The scaffolding is almost finished and the work will soon start. It will be great to have a brand new balcony.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:28 am
I love these ‘walks’ with you. I’m always struck by the fact that the beautiful old buildings lining the river look some what precarious but they have remained stoic and steady for lifetimes and more.
By: Jan on September 16, 2014
at 1:15 am
Most of the buildings are at least 200 years old and have survived earthquakes…2 last week.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:29 am
Thank you for the tour. Ponte looking fabulous – as usual!
By: chris oconnor on September 16, 2014
at 7:14 am
Good luck with the renovations finally happening and thank you to show me our house is still there 🙂
By: Nicolet on September 16, 2014
at 12:01 pm
I met some people who are staying at your house and they love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:29 pm
On my first visit to your blog.. and I’m absolutely impressed and amazed..
Your photographs are simply divine.. And I’m guessing that’s a normal thing for you 😛
I envy you for living in such a place.. <3 <3
By: Abhishek Gorai on September 16, 2014
at 5:14 pm
Thank you for your kind comments. I live part time in Ponte a Serraglio, and the rest of the year I live in Brisbane. I like both.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:30 pm
By the way, could you add a Pinterest button on this blog ?
By: Abhishek Gorai on September 16, 2014
at 6:03 pm
I think I have added a Pinterest button. Click on the “Share” button.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2014
at 6:31 pm
Gorgeous photos, I felt as if I was there myself! Good Luck with the renovation!
By: susanvanallen on September 17, 2014
at 1:34 pm
The work seems to be moving along. I can’t wait to see my new balcony when the scaffolding comes down.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 22, 2014
at 5:18 pm
Lovely views but also interesting details shots too Deb! So many fish! 😮
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on September 18, 2014
at 10:51 am
There is always something to see at Ponte a Serraglio.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 22, 2014
at 5:25 pm
The views from above are lovely.
By: Karen on September 18, 2014
at 11:50 am
I love to walk up the hill above the village, it always looks great.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 22, 2014
at 5:27 pm
Grazie mille Debra. Mi viene un po’ di nostalgia vedere queste belle foto. Sono nata a Bagni di Lucca. Dina
By: dinac16 on September 21, 2014
at 11:38 am
What a beautiful place to grow up.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 22, 2014
at 5:27 pm
It looks wonderful, Debra! So serene 🙂
By: restlessjo on October 2, 2014
at 7:33 am