Tuscan Rooms blog

The clock  turned back in Bagni di Lucca yesterday 15th September 2012 as the US Army came to town. Everyone joined in the day and the star spangled banner hung proud from the buildings and bridges next to the Italian flag.

… The US Army liberates Bagni di Lucca again

 This week we arranged a trip to a Tuscan vineyard for our guests which included winetasting tour followed by a fantastic barbecue on the verandah in the middle of the vineyard overlooking the rows and rows of vines and the Tuscan countryside. After their visit the friendly taxi driver took them to a local town in the centre of the Lucca wine region before returning to Bagni di Lucca. A great day out was had by all.

Barbecue on the vinyard verandah

Pumpkins almost ready I think

… More from the Tuscanrooms garden

Thought we would share just a few pictures of whats growing in the tuscanrooms garden at the moment

… Whats growing in the tuscanrooms garden

Sunday (17th) was the Palio Della Balestra in Bagni di Lucca.

… Bagni di Lucca goes all Medieval

We went for a drive out yesterday up into the Apuane Alps about 45 mins away from tuscanrooms and found Lago di Vagli.

In the foothills of the Apuane Alps and close to the Cave Di Marmo ( Marble Caves) this beautiful lakeside village was well worth the trip.

… Vagli Garfagnana Lucca

One of our favourite places to go when there is blue skies and sunshine is the Strada del Vino which is only 20 mins away from tuscanrooms and has stunning views across Lucca and the hills beyond. On a clear day like today you can see the sea.

The Strada del Vino is the Lucca wine region and has many fantastic villas with gardens open to the public, vinyards that do tasting and tours and of course bars,Osteria and restaurants to taste the local produce.

… A day on the Strada del Vino

The 20th March was officially the first day of Spring but the blossoms and the daffodils have been out in Bagni di Lucca for a couple of weeks now.

… Springtime and Festa di Primavera in San Cassiano

Hot off the press Duran Duran will be appearing at Lucca Summer Festival Saturday 21st July 2012

Spring is a great time to visit Bagni di Lucca the colours are fabulous and with blue skies and the sunshine who could want for more. Its a time to get into the hills above Bagni di Lucca and enjoy the stunning views of the valley below or the mountains in the distance still covered in snow.

There are many walks in the area to suit all levels from gentle strolls along the river to serious mountain climbing and everything in between.

… Spring is just around the corner