Last year my appointment at the Questura in Lucca to renew my Permesso di Soggiorno was postponed 3 times and eventually happened in August.
I expected the same to happen this year, but it did not, and yesterday I was taken to the Questura. Sarah wheeled me towards the building and we were ushered in immediately.
An official opened a window especially for me and I was processed in 5 minutes. Considering that some years I wait 2 or more hours this was a miracle. Perhaps I can keep my cast for next year.
Within the next couple of weeks I will get a letter asking for more paperwork or a text telling me I can collect my new Permesso. You never know until it happens.
It was a lovely day so we went up onto the Lucca wall for a walk, or for me a push. The trees are gorgeous and the horse chestnut trees have blossoms.
It is a glorious sunny day today too. Filippo did amazing work in the garden yesterday. He weeded and cleaned garden beds and began the huge job of mowing the terraces. Today he is watering. We have had a little rain, but not enough to do much good.
It is 1 week and 5 days until my cast comes off. I can’t wait to be able to get around the garden and take photos of the growing plants.
At the moment I am restricted to the level where the house is. The wisteria on the pergola is about to bloom.
The ranunculas are colourful.
Rosebuds are appearing.
There will be much more soon.
Tuscany and several other regions will become yellow zones from Monday 26th April. This means bars and restaurants will be open for outdoor dining for lunch and dinner. There will still be restrictions, with masks and distancing, but it will be excellent to have lunch away from home.