I love winter here in Bagni di Lucca. Our mountains are very dramatic, and never more so than when there is snow on top.
We went for a drive up to Montefegatesi and on to Prato Fiorito. Lots of snow has melted recently, but there was enough left.
Prato Fiorito means field of flowers and soon it will be covered in wild flowers.
Montefegatesi is the highest of Bagni di Lucca’s villages and the view of it from the road to Prato Fiorito is not bad.
A walk through the village is always interesting. I am very impressed by the roofs with the rocks to weigh the tiles down…it gets windy up there.
I even managed to find a renovator’s delight for you. There are quite a lot of houses in the forest on the way to the base of Prato Fiorito. You can’t see them in the spring and summer when the trees have leaves, but they are all on show now.
We have sun today, but rain and possible snow is forecast for tomorrow.
Spring is just around the corner. Soon this area will look completely different…I will be back.
Gorgeous photos, Debra! Keep warm!
By: margieinitaly on March 3, 2015
at 2:51 pm
Perhaps a day at home tomorrow.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 4:29 pm
Why not, curled up on the couch with a good book and the stunning views from your windows?
By: Sandra Hoopmann on March 3, 2015
at 6:57 pm
Beautifil pictures again. Love the winter in BdL, love the views and the quiet.
Did you win? Wasn’t it 03/03 that the results came out? Kept my fingers crossed for you, you so deserve to win!
By: Nicolet on March 7, 2015
at 12:23 pm
Those mountains are gorgeous and Montefegatesi is a beautiful town. Thank you for the great photos, Deb!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 3, 2015
at 3:06 pm
Montefegatesi is a great town. I like to walk to the top to the Dante monument for some fabulous views.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 4:30 pm
A beautiful drive indeed. Love the looks of Montefegatesi.
By: aFrankAngle on March 3, 2015
at 3:23 pm
It is a very special mountain village.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 4:30 pm
It’s on the list!
By: aFrankAngle on March 3, 2015
at 4:54 pm
Looking forward to seeing the wild flowers too!
By: Mel_inHelsinki on March 3, 2015
at 3:26 pm
I hope they are in bloom before I leave.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 4:31 pm
Wonderful photos Debra, I would love to see it when the wild flowers bloom.
By: Gerlinde on March 3, 2015
at 3:41 pm
With a bit of luck they will bloom before I have to go back to Australia.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 4:31 pm
Lovely photos!
By: becktours on March 3, 2015
at 4:35 pm
Thanks, it is a beautiful area, even with grey skies.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 5:13 pm
What a great series of photos Deb. We will be excited to see the next series when the wild flowers bloom. Sort of like Monet’s four seasons. Hope you had a lovely birthday on Sunday .
By: Dianne Cant on March 3, 2015
at 6:55 pm
My birthday was fun, thanks. Spring is not far away, it will all look so different.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 8:52 pm
Guess who I recognised this evening!? Georgette (Girl in Florence blog). What a nice surprise that was.
By: Yvonne on March 3, 2015
at 7:34 pm
I met Georgette a year or so ago. Her blog is interesting.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2015
at 8:52 pm
Lovely
By: Lyn on March 3, 2015
at 10:41 pm
Winter is beautiful here, but spring will be even better.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:45 pm
I have no doubt that spring will be more beautiful
By: Lyn on March 4, 2015
at 7:59 pm
One of our favourite drives up into the mountains. The views from Montefegatesi are fabulous…especially in winter when you can see through the trees.
By: Jim & Kerry on March 4, 2015
at 12:17 am
I love Montefegatesi. It is the first village I suggest people visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:46 pm
Enjoy the snow while it lasts Deb! Still stinking hot here….and it’s Autumn!
R
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on March 4, 2015
at 12:27 am
I always find March in Brisbane to be much too hot. It is raining today, a good excuse to stay at home and read a book.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:47 pm
What a beautiful place, even in winter. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 4, 2015
at 2:53 am
I like winter in Bagni di Lucca. Mind you, I wouldn’t want it to go on too long.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:48 pm
Lovely mountainous region…I’m looking forward to seeing your spring wild flower posts!
By: suej on March 4, 2015
at 7:33 am
Hellebors are already under the trees, and mini crocuses and snow drops. Daffodils are on their way…spring is coming.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:49 pm
Bella vista! I love the mountains and must take a trip there one day soon.
By: Valerie Rice on March 4, 2015
at 7:39 am
There are hundreds of gorgeous villages in the mountains around here…all worth a visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:50 pm
Oh, I do love winter landscapes! Tomorrow is forecast to be 36c in Brisbane! That renovator’s delight looks tempting.
By: Anonymous on March 4, 2015
at 11:00 am
I’m glad I am not in Brisbane! Give me cold weather any day.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:52 pm
Thanks for that post and great photos. We like Montefegatesi, there are lots of interesting walks around there, and the views in the summer are quite superb. I’ve never been up there in winter but the views look equally commendable in winter too! Thats a lively community up there, lots of Festa’s in the summer and other community-based events.
By: chris oconnor on March 4, 2015
at 11:12 am
Montefegatesi does seem to be a lively community. I went to a very well attended dinner there last week.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:53 pm
One of those posts that’s especially hard to look at for me…. in a good way! I just LOVE the colours of the houses on the hill in the half light. Magic.
By: janinevasta on March 4, 2015
at 11:35 am
I think our mountains are spectacular in any season.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:54 pm
Can’t wait to get back.
By: dianepkk on March 4, 2015
at 12:51 pm
I can understand that.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2015
at 3:54 pm
Oh my, that snow looks so inviting. And such stunning scenery. We are expecting 36 degrees today in brisbane. Not looking forward to that. Will just have to think of your inspiring pictures in Italy and try to stay cool.
Cheers, Robyn
By: italia4ever on March 4, 2015
at 10:50 pm
I would rather be cold than hot. I will be back in Brisbane for winter.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2015
at 5:39 am
Priceless photos . . . no noises or other company needed . . . just a place and a time . . . and feeling good . . . nought else in one’s mind . . . don’t know how long your sojourn can last but in a way hope those spring flowers of which you speak will take awhile to blossom . . .
By: Eha on March 5, 2015
at 6:17 am
I will be here until mid June, there will be lots of flowers by then.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2015
at 5:38 am
What a very beautiful place you live. Is that in the cinque terre? Divine. I never imagined it would snow there. I guess they are near the mountains?
By: twainausten on March 5, 2015
at 4:16 pm
We are in the Apuan Alps in northern Tuscany. Cinque Terre is about 2 hours away on the other side of the mountains.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 5, 2015
at 4:23 pm