The sun doesn’t always shine in Italy and right now we are having some spring showers. Lucca still shines, even on a dull day.
The trees on the wall are turning green. Within a week or 2 they will be looking gorgeous.
This roof might need a bit of work.
The magnolias are almost finished on Corso Garibaldi, the flowers will soon be replaced with leaves.
The rain won’t do these flowers any harm.
Children managed to find a place to play out of the rain.
The dripping tap joins in with the raindrops.
…a sea of umbrellas.
Here they are again on the wall.
Rain is good sometimes…as long as it doesn’t last too long.
I was so disappointed when the historical parade for the Florentine capodanno (and Annunciation) was cancelled today, because of the rain. Sigh.
Lucca does look bursting with the promise of spring.
By: Yvonne on March 25, 2015
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What a pity! I hope the rain doesn’t last too long.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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It’s forecast for tomorrow as well. Can’t do a thing about it, can we?
By: Yvonne on March 25, 2015
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A bit of rain at this time of the year usually brings plenty of flowers in May… And both Bagni di Lucca and Lucca look lovely, even on rainy days!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 25, 2015
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I know the rain is good for our gardens, so we are not complaining.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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I would love to see some of that rain here in California, we need it. Magnolia trees in bloom are so beautiful.
By: Gerlinde on March 25, 2015
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I would happily send you some.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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Beautiful spring branches, dear Debra, Thank you, love, nia
By: niasunset on March 25, 2015
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Soon the branches will have leaves, not flowers, almost as lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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Stunning photos of the spring blossoms. Debra. Love the final umbrella pic. Hope the sun is shining for you now. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 25, 2015
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There is no sun yet…maybe tomorrow.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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Like that song from ‘Annie’. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 25, 2015
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I iked the rain today just what mg plants needed!
By: Francis on March 25, 2015
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I’m hoping it will work some magic at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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Too bad you can’t send some of that rain out to California – we are in a severe drought 🙁
By: tesorotreasures on March 25, 2015
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I would love to be able to do that for you.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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I love the rain. But not for too long. Rain is good. We are having lots as I write this
By: Lyn on March 25, 2015
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We need rain, and Lucca looks good whatever the weather.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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Lovely Lucca. I’d take it any day, rain sun wind or snow. Lucca looks great.
Rain for now…..much sun to follow!
By: chris oconnor on March 25, 2015
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Lucca is one of the loveliest towns in Italy, we are lucky to be so close.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
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More lovely memories, thank you Debra. We are enjoying some rain here in Tassie after a dry summer (believe it or not!) I can almost hear the garden sighing with relief 🙂
By: Kathy on March 25, 2015
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The rain will be very good for the plants that are just beginning to grow. It will be fun to watch it happen
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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Thanks for taking me back to Lucca, even if it was raining.
By: Francesca on March 25, 2015
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Lucca is one of my favourite places in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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That drip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastico!
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on March 25, 2015
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I was quite happy with that photo.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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Wonderful photos….and those Magnolias!….stunning!
By: Sue on March 25, 2015
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They are beautiful trees. It is a pity the flowers don’t last a bit longer.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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I love wet, grey, cool days – maybe because we don’t get too many here – I love any opportunity for ‘cosy’ and ‘kitchen’. I particularly love the photo of the dripping tap. I do understand though how rainy days can throw people’s holidays upside down – and gardening plans.
By: Jan on March 25, 2015
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Rain can be a pest if you are sightseeing, but it is necessary and quite nice occasionally.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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Such a shame the magnolia’s are so short lived. They are so lovely. Enjoy the rain….it will bring great blooms to the garden shortly.
By: Kerry & Jim on March 25, 2015
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I hope my magnolia in front of Casa Debbio grows quickly. It has survived its first winter, which is a start.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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It is so nice to re-visit the magnolias in Lucca. I remember taking photos with my children and the trees in the background. Oh I so want to return. Thank you for the lovely photos, Deb.
By: meditatingmummy on March 26, 2015
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Corso Garibaldi is a gorgeous street when the flowers are on the trees. I try to go as often as I can.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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Even in the rain, the spring flowers are delivering sunshine.
By: aFrankAngle on March 26, 2015
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We need the rain, so we can’t complain.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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Beautiful ! Wish we had signs of Spring here but won’t for a couple more weeks. ☺️
By: thirdeyemom on March 26, 2015
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There are green tinges on lots of trees now. It is starting to look fabulous.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 27, 2015
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That sounds wonderful. I can’t wait for Spring. We are on our kids spring school break now and spent a few days in San Diego and now are in Arizona. It has been lovely weather and so green! It will be yellow back at home….
By: thirdeyemom on April 2, 2015
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Wish I was in Lucca right now. My husband and I have been there many times. For day visits, staying in a villa, renting an apt. Certainly a city I could easily live in. Feel at home whenever I’m there.
By: Doreen Novotny on March 27, 2015
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Lucca is a special place. We were there again yesterday for the garden show on the walls.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 28, 2015
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That tap!!!! And so on song for your rainy day theme. Love this post!
By: janinevasta on March 27, 2015
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I love the tap too…lucky shot.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 28, 2015
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The magnolias are just beautiful.
By: the sicilian house on March 28, 2015
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It is a pity the season is so brief.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 28, 2015
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beautiful gallery! Love that arcade of trees. And the magnolias.
By: Madhu on March 28, 2015
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Bellissima!
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