It was a much shorter walk today (20 km). Other than an extremely short stretch along a dirt path, the entire Way was sealed - I think I'm getting used to it. It was 19 degrees when I set out fromRead more
It was a much shorter walk today (20 km). Other than an extremely short stretch along a dirt path, the entire Way was sealed - I think I'm getting used to it. It was 19 degrees when I set out fromRead more
Today I will post in a few parts, starting with the Uffizi gallery to see some very famous work of art. You’ll recognise many of these in particular Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Medusa byRead more
We arrived in Lucca early this afternoon (27th) after stopping over in Pisa for a few hours to check out the Leaning Tower. Tomorrow we take the train to San Miniato and commence our 95km walk onRead more
We started our day going to the Cathedral de San Martino to get our credentials for our walk that we will begin on Tuesday. Credentials are books that one can get stamps from hotels, cafes, andRead more
Da das Handy meldete, dass unser Auto vollgeladen ist, ging ich schnell zum Auto um es abzustecken.
Auf dem Parkplatz angekommen, sah ich nur wie ein Auto ganz dich an unserem steht und dannRead more
Back on the train to Pisa to connect to the train to Lucca. All of this is a little hard on Joe but he’s been a trooper. Up and down the stairs, crowd huddling in the shade, one person says—I justRead more
At our Puccini celebration concert, we heard bits and pieces from Madame Butterfly, Toscana, Turandot, La Boheme. One tenor and one mezzo-soprano who alternated. Then a couple of pieces together.Read more
I got back from my early morning walk at about 9:15, and based on Joe’s response, I was not too optimistic about how our day would unfold. But two cappuccinos and a big breakfast later, he was readyRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Provincia di Lucca, Lucca, Lucques
Traveler
the tile work is absolutely amazing
Traveler I know right omg
Traveler
looks like a great time!! :)