Our first stop was Livorno/Pisa -- Tuscany. The mountains we saw on the way to Lucca (a beautiful walled city) are where the famous Italian carrera marble is mined.
Inside the walls is a bustling community with squares and shops.
And a break for two espresso and rice cakes...
And then on to lunch at a local winery and olive oil orchard...
And a visit to a 15th century villa and grounds (complete with a yellow lab and lots of cats)
Inside the walls is a bustling community with squares and shops.
Of course I had to include the local pooch!
And a break for two espresso and rice cakes...
And a visit to a 15th century villa and grounds (complete with a yellow lab and lots of cats)
When I said hello to this Lab, I got no response.... So I tried again, "Ciao, bella canne." With that I got a wagging tail and a big smile! Of course he spoke Italian!!
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I loved these photos. I would love to go to Tuscany someday. It must have been so awe inspiring to be there. Was the food absolutely wonderful?
Love that you spoke to the dog in Italian. You never know when those skills will come in handy.
Lovely photos, including the poochini.
Beautiful!!
Lucca is a beautiful place, and it even has pretty cats and my favorite breed of dog. Can't wait for the next stop.
I really like that misty shot! Good that you knew the language.
Oh, fun! I'm ready to go!
Your photo of the misty landscape is beautiful. I'm glad you could speak to the Lab in Italian. It sounds as if you made a friend.
Beautiful! Can't wait for the next port of call!
Beautiful country.
What a wonderful tour you took. I'm charmed by the scenery and the colors. Magic stuff. I so wish I could have snuck aboard with you all. Delightful.
Wow Kathy... What a fabulous trip you all had... I'd love to go there sometime. The countryside is gorgeous and I love the architecture...
I laughed at you having to talk to the dog in Italian... How funny!!!! Love it.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
che meraviglia! Belle foto. Brava kathy!
Oh what fun! Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos.
How fun! I am so behind on my visits! How long were you gone? Lucca looks so charming. I'd love to go some day. I guess it makes sense that the dog knows Italian. :) So cute! Hope you are well!
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