Our time in Italy has come to an end…for now. I really like winter in Brisbane and I am ready to resume my Australian life.
I will miss my beautiful garden at Casa Debbio. My flowers are gorgeous this year.
I will miss my lovely Ponte a Serraglio and my morning coffee and sfoglia at Bar Italia.
There have been some excellent developments in Ponte a Serraglio recently. Bar Italia has been renovated and it is great. The bar is busy all day and the piazza has come alive again.
A young couple has opened a fabulous fruit and vegetable shop beside the bar and it is also busy all the time. I love being able to walk across the bridge and buy just about everything I need.
The Corona hotel has been renovated and will be open soon as the Hotel Nazionale. Best of all they have opened a new restaurant where we have eaten some of the best food in the area.
It is great to see some growth in our little part of Italy. See more on  http://bellabagnidilucca.com
My iPad has been playing games. Once I get it sorted I will go through the photos of our trips in Europe this visit and there will be more posts soon.
Lovely photos of CD Deb – looking forward to being there in September with Nick
By: Elizabeth Litzow on June 10, 2018
at 4:27 am
I’m sure you will enjoy the new additions.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 4:29 am
Have a good trip back home!
By: Mulino Dominillo on June 10, 2018
at 5:28 am
Thank you! It was lovely to see you this year.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:51 am
It was great to enjoy the new additions. The new restaurant is a real bonus for Ponte a Serraglio as is the new fruit shop and Bar Italia. Safe journey Debra.
By: Christine collins on June 10, 2018
at 5:34 am
Yes, Ponte is looking good.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:52 am
Your peonies are so very beautiful.
By: Jan on June 10, 2018
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They are gorgeous. I could look at them all day.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
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Your peonies are fabulous! I guess they’ll be finished by the time you get back? Have a safe trip and enjoy the Brisbane winter.
By: kathy on June 10, 2018
at 6:54 am
The peonies are just about finished now. I hope there will be some figs left on the trees when I return.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:53 am
Safe home Debra.As always beautiful photographs .
By: Sandra LaMarra on June 10, 2018
at 7:45 am
Thank you. It is a long trip, but we are stopping along the way.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:53 am
Im not enjoying my first winter, south of lat 15 , for the first time in 12 yrs ! I Might have to go back to Ponte for Bar Italia happy hour or 2😀
By: Richard Tewes on June 10, 2018
at 7:58 am
The bar is waiting for you.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
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Debra, How long will you be back in Australia?. I will endeavour to get up to Brisbane to meet you, but as you have said before sometimes you do get down to Bangalow I hope so. Safe journey home. Regards Kevin
By: Kevin Palmer on June 10, 2018
at 8:07 am
I will be home in just over a week and will be in Brisbane until at least mid September. I will make a point of visiting Bangalow to see you.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:55 am
So looking forward to seeing you soon! Jx
By: Jan Williams on June 10, 2018
at 8:38 am
Coffee at Marchetti.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:55 am
But, it’s beautiful in Lucca right now. Sorry you must leave. We arrive next week with our nearly 15 year old granddaughter for in giro di Italia for a month.
By: carol bergson on June 10, 2018
at 11:45 am
I have to go home! I prefer Italy in winter, spring and autumn. I find it too hot and crowded in the summer. Our winter in Brisbane is great.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 11:56 am
Deb I feel your sadness in leaving Italy but also know you will be holding close to heart all the wonderful memories of this years adventures and anticipating new adventures for the next visit People keep asking “where did you get your lovely new top ?” Love wearing it!!!
By: Stephanie on June 10, 2018
at 12:23 pm
I am happy you like your top! I know I am coming back to Italy in 3 months, so that makes it a bit easier to leave.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2018
at 12:36 pm
Safe travels.
By: aFrankAngle on June 10, 2018
at 7:37 pm
Thank you!
By: Debra Kolkka on June 11, 2018
at 2:38 am
Have a good trip home Deb. We are very excited to be returning to Italy and visiting you in October. Looking forward to seeing the changes and saying hello to old friends.
By: Kerry & Jim on June 11, 2018
at 12:16 am
Lots of people are looking forward to your return.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 11, 2018
at 2:39 am
I wish you safe, easy travels Deb.
By: sheilasunshine on June 11, 2018
at 1:42 pm
Thank you! We are now in Copenhagen for a short visit on our way home.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 12, 2018
at 4:43 am
Thank you so much for your lovely informative posts.
I have enjoyed them very much
Take care
By: Marco Martinelli on June 12, 2018
at 11:02 am
Thank you for your kind comments. I look forward too my return to lovely Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 12, 2018
at 5:44 pm
It would be hard to say goodbye to this! 😀 Have a safe flight back to Australia!
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on June 14, 2018
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