Category Archives: Lucca

Now that is just …weird.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Melonie

We have done a lot of crazy, fun, interesting, educational, yummy and amazing things with my tour guide, turned friend Heather Jarmin with Sapori e Saperi Tours. But one day last summer was just….weird. We started with an amazing cup of … Continue reading →

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All that marble….

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Melonie

The rain kept us from the marble mountains this fall but we have been through the Carrara and love the drive. Over 300 quarries that date back to Roman times and mostly famous for the fact that Michelangelo used this … Continue reading →

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6 hours to take-off…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Melonie

When packing for Italy I have learned one thing…they have stores there. Medicine, my Keens, a toothbrush…everything else I can get if needed. I NEVER check baggage…what a JOY to waltz right by those poor people waiting in customs and … Continue reading →

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Melonie

Well it’s chestnut time in Tuscany. Called “castagne” in Italian and used for various foods like pancakes, honey, polenta, pasta, and a famous dessert called “castagnaccio”. A few years ago the kid and I gathered these heroic nuts and learned all … Continue reading →

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The sound of the printer…

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Melonie

I love the sound of the printer…when it is printing my tickets to Tuscany!!! It is always such a relief -why? Because I am always on a budget and I spend hours searching for the best flight with the cheapest rate … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Photo’s

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Melonie

Now that is a meatball people! This spring we were happy to plan our visit to Tuscany around an Annual Festival of Camilla’s. Lovely flowers full of fragrance and colors. The festival is advertised all over as a Lucca Festival … Continue reading →

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Doors of Tuscany

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Melonie

This door was found in my sweet little mountain hamlet! My hubby has a fascination with the doors in Tuscany. He took literally dozens of pictures-maybe we will make a calendar? Now the “kid” takes note of the doors-they are … Continue reading →

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Life in Lucca….

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Melonie

The “kid” has an eye for photography of real life. She has become the official photographer for our short hiking trips in Tennessee or longer shopping in Italy. She is actually quite good- We love Lucca-we have visited many times and … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day…

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Melonie

Today is Mother’s Day in the States. A time to reflect and say Thank You for the tireless job of being a Mom! I always get a yummy breakfast in bed, homemade cards and various other gifts. Yesterday I was … Continue reading →

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The most special day…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Melonie

I always like to share the most special day (trip really) I had with the kid…we decided to go during Fall Break a few years ago to visit, move into, update, get to know, etc. the new flat we had … Continue reading →

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