I have arrived in beautiful Bagni di Lucca. It has been a long, hot summer and the plants are looking a bit tired. Autumn is not far away and the leaves are already starting to change colour.
I was up early for a walk around the village. My geraniums have made it through the summer with a little help from friends.
The last roses are on the bushes.
The trees are changing
The spring is still running.
Paint is peeling…..in Italy this is an art form.
I am here for 2 months to get our Vergemoli house finished and to spend some time in gorgeous Bagni di Lucca.
Enjoy your stay and finishing Casa Debbio!
By: GetawayGuru on September 7, 2012
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I intend to make the most of my 2 months here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Well done Deb,
Russ
By: Russell on September 7, 2012
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Grazie.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Welcome back!
By: Jennifer Avventura on September 7, 2012
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It is nice to be back.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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So envious! My favourite place in the whole of Italy, just couldn’t afford to live there.. (not yet anyway) unless it was way up at the top of a hilltop town with an impossible climb & no vehicular access!!
I am off to Umbria next week to open a bank account, my first Italian retreat will be near Citta della Pieve, on the Umbrian/Tuscan border. A mere 250km train journey to B di L! Closer than Yorkshire though!
Don’t forget to go to the restaurant in San Cassiano & thank the ladies for the recipe (Crema di Limoncello) they so kindly sent me.. Thanks and have a great stay.
By: Maggi Fuller on September 7, 2012
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There are still some bargains to be had here, if you are lucky enough to come across one. I will certainly go to the restaurant in San Cassiano and pass on your good wishes.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Bienvenuti a Bagni di Lucca Debra. I hope we can meet up soon. Maybe you would like to come see how Longoio looks in the sunshine. Peggy
By: Anonymous on September 7, 2012
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I would love to come up to Longoio soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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It’s lovely to see Ponte a Serraglio in almost real time again Debra. Enjoy your stay. I can’t wait to see the latest from Vergemoli too.
By: janinevasta on September 7, 2012
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I will be up there on Monday to have a look at the progress.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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The lantana is looking very healthy. Such a sturdy plant which is considered a noxious weed in Australia because of its invasive capabilities. It is colorful and resists any unfavourable climate conditions.
See you in October, Debra!
By: mulino dominillo on September 7, 2012
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Lantana is a serious problem in Australia, but here is just a pretty, bright flowering shrub.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Bentornata. Your geraniums seemed to be doing pretty well in the severe heat of this summer. We left a week ago and already miss the area. Fall is the best time to be there. Look forward to reading your blogs, especially about the house in Vergemoli.
Saluti cari!
By: Diane on September 7, 2012
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I know it has been very hot here, but it is starting to cool down. My geraniums are doing fine.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Everything is gorgeous; as always. Love the flowers; especially your roses!
By: petit4chocolatier on September 7, 2012
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Everything looks a bit dry, but soon autumn will be in full swing and the colours will be lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Deb,
I alway enjoy your posts from BDL, If you see any of the freethinkers from Riolo tell them “hello from Chicago”.
By: Anonymous on September 7, 2012
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I will look out for those Riolo people for you. Take a look at the other blog….Bella Bagni di Lucca….it is just about the area.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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So glad you are there, to take us on a journey through the new house! Can’t wait to see updates.
By: Our Kitchen Inventions on September 7, 2012
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I will be there soon and there will be photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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Glad to see you have returned for two months. Enjoy … although you came to work on the house. Meanwhile, I wanted to stop by and say hello.
By: aFrankAngle on September 7, 2012
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The work on the house will be fun….it is getting close to completion now.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Welcome back! Seems like you just left. Is it my imagination or are you spending more and more time in Italy.
By: The Daily Cure on September 7, 2012
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I have sent a bit more time here this year because of the house…..not a trial at all.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Glad you made it safely-enjoy each and every day there.
By: paninigirl on September 7, 2012
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I intend to make the most of my time here….I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Nice to hear your back in Italy, Debra. I’ll be in Mllan for a month starting in late
September for research on a book I’m writing. Would love to finally meet you.
By: jackandmarilynerickson on September 7, 2012
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If you have time you could come to BdL, or I could come to Milan, I have a friend there.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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Beautiful Pictures As Always & A Joy To See. Dean & I Will Be In Bagni Di Lucca Oct 19-20 For Part of Our Tuscan Tour. We Are Excited & Anticipating A Fabulous Italian Vacation. Thank You For Sharing Your Experiences & Expertise With Us & Inspiring Us In Our Travels.
By: Anonymous on September 7, 2012
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I will be here in October. My house is the one on the bridge at Ponte a Serraglio. Ring my bell.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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I can feel your sense of peacefulness at your return to Bagni di Lucca. We have friends w/2 small children who are going to be in Rome and Tuscany Sep 10-25. Do you have any suggestions for weather expectations? Chilly enough for layers yet? Sandals still ok?
By: Karen Overton on September 7, 2012
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It is still quite warm here, but the evenings have cooled down.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
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This year’s summer sure is oddly long and hotter. It’s over and for me it’s a Weee! 😀 I love seeing those trees that are together but with contrasting colors.
By: rommel on September 7, 2012
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I avoid summer where I can. I left Italian summer for a gorgeous Brisbane winter and now I am ready for autumn to begin.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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Enjoy your stay Debra.
Pam Proctor
By: Anonymous on September 7, 2012
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Thank you! I love it here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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I will be in lucca on friday
By: Cigale on September 7, 2012
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Lucca is goregous. There are lots of suggestions for Lucca in the Lucca category, including places to eat, and things to see. Are you staying long?
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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The more I see of Bagni di Lucca, the more I would love to visit there
By: aussiegirl0905 on September 7, 2012
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I’m sure you would love our village.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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I’m currently in Portugal, so it’s lovely to see what I’m missing right now, thanks. Caroline
By: From a Tuscan Villa on September 8, 2012
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I called to see you and Rod told me you were away. Hopefully we will catch up when you come back at the end of October.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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So beautiful! It’s making my feet itchy for Italy!
By: Where's Wiwi? on September 8, 2012
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Bagni di Lucca is a very special part of Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
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Welcome home! 😀 Love that second picture!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on September 8, 2012
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The geraniums on the bridge put on a good show.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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It must be great to be back ‘home’ again. It was lovely to see photos of BdL again..it’s such a beautiful spot. Enjoy your stay.
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on September 8, 2012
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I love my time in Bagni di Lucca…..it is lovely here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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The peeling paint is perfect! You’re returning to a gorgeous place…
By: megtraveling on September 8, 2012
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Bagni di Lucca is a very beautiful part of Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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Hi Debra
We will promise to water your plants, we are in Vienna at the moment the weather has been perfect look forward to Bagni Di Lucca
By: Lorraine Wagner on September 8, 2012
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The watering can is waiting for you.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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So beautiful!
By: Julie on September 8, 2012
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It is great to be back.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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enjoy those wonderful 2 months Debra…. and autumn too, beautiful.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on September 9, 2012
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I love the autumn in Bagni di Lucca…..one of the best times to be here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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Great to hear you are back in Bagni di Lucca. Good luck with the house. I hope you are able to complete everything and get it ready to rent.
I love the photo with the peeling paint and your appropriate comment too!
By: margieinitaly on September 9, 2012
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Nobody does peeling and crumbling as well as Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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Just read this new post – yes it is lovely to see the village in the late summer. Will look forward to the posts over the next two months where the season will change.Know you will be excited today to visit Casa Debbio.
By: dianne Cant on September 9, 2012
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I am very keen to check the progress at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2012
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Instead of just driving “around” — go and check out ” my” house in Bagni !
Tewes
By: Richard the terrible on September 9, 2012
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I’ll get there soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 10, 2012
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Beautiful’ welcome back!
By: thirdeyemom on September 10, 2012
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Thank you. I love it here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 10, 2012
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Can’t wait to see your future posts….:)
By: thirdeyemom on September 10, 2012
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I am planning a bit of travel in Italy while I am here…..with camera.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 10, 2012
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We all look forward to seeing more of your wonderful photographs…. Where are you planning to go?
By: Maggi Fuller on September 10, 2012
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I want to discover more of the mountain villages in Bagni di Lucca as well as more towns nearby. I do have work to do on the new house, so I may not be going too far away. I am going to Orvieto with friends this weekend……and after that, I don’t know yet.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2012
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Aha… Orvieto is close to where my home will be! The Cathedral looks wonderful but there are heaps of photos of that, so some of the surrounding area would be great to see! I am off to Castiglione del Lago tomorrow….. can’t wait, even if it is only for 2 days!
By: Maggi Fuller on September 11, 2012
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I have been to Oriveto before and I love it. I am looking forward to discovering more of the town and surrounds.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2012
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Yeah!!!! I can get my fix then of Italy!!!
By: thirdeyemom on September 12, 2012
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You must come one day.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2012
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Hi Debra, if you haven’t visited Cutigliano yet (on the way to Abetone), it’s well worth the trip. Plenty of photo opportunities for you in a village with a real alpine flavour and only a short drive away.
By: Jim & Liz on September 11, 2012
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I will certainly put it in my list of places to visit. I have been to Abetone in the ski season only.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2012
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