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Barga, medieval bridge, pizza, Ponte a Moriano, Ponte del Diavalo, Ponte della maddalena, villa, Villa Grabau
We decided to just hop in the car and explore this beautiful area. Only 15 minutes down the road we stopped for coffee and dolce at a little bar in Ponte a Moriano. We have stopped there before so we already knew that the coffee and pastries are very good.
Just in case you are wondering, 2 coffees and 2 pastries cost 4 Euro.
After our lovely coffee break we drove for only a few minutes in search of beautiful villas in this area. The first one we came across was without signage so we decided it is possibly a private home.
Then we discovered Villa Grabau.
As we drove up to the gates, they automatically opened so we drove in and up the driveway.
Villa Grabau definitely deserves its own story so that will come another time
After spending time at the villa we drove up in to the hills to see what we could find. Although it was another gorgeous day it was very cloudy. The photos would look even better on a clear day.
From the hills we drove back down to the river and stopped at Ponte del Diavalo – Devil’s Bridge. This medieval bridge was built between 1080 and 1100 and changed its name to Ponte delle Maddalena about 1500. This remarkable engineering which was created 900 years ago never ceases to amaze me
At Ponte del Maddalena we discovered a great pizzeria/restaurant. So, we went in for lunch. Once we saw the open fire pizza oven we knew we must have pizza.
After delicious pizza’s and vino once again it was in the car and more exploring. We followed signs to a town called Barga. What a remarkable town. We spent so much time at Barga that it will need to be another post.
A panoramic shot of stunning Barga.
Oh lyn how fabulous. It just looks so amazing as per usual and your photos are so gorgeous. You really should write a travel book on Italy and ill be one of the first to buy a copy. Love to you and Yvonne x ruthie
Thank you Ruthie for your kind words. Love me xx
Im with Ruthie, a book would be fabulous and we could have the author sign it for us. Im in to buy a copy also. Keep having a wonderful time. Im living you holiday thru your posts and loving them. x x x
Hey Donna, glad you are enjoying. xx
You do write well Lyn and I just love looking at the photos. Have to say the pastries look fantastic! Enjoy – very envious.
Thanx Sandra, the pastries are always fantastic
I also agree bout the travel book and I want a copy as well. The pictures are brilliant.:-) as Donna said I feel as if I am there in beautiful Italy. Xx
Thanx Leah, I am so pleased that you like the photos x
Gosh Lyn – it is all so very beautiful. What a wonderful time you are having. You won’t be able to wait till next trip!! Cheers Kay.
thanx Kay, it is truly fabulous here in BdL. It is just so easy, comfortable, fun, friendly and beautiful x
Lyn you should fill your life with more gratitude..you really are so lucky to visit so much of Italy … I wish I had the resources right now to go.. Loved your post.. And I read about the Devil’s bridge somewhere last yr :)
Thanx Ishitasood, Yes, I am very grateful for the wonderful things, travel, friends and family I have in my life. Italy has been a passion for me for over 12 years now so I love writing about it
On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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You are an inspiration for me. 12 yrs!! WOW! And imagine I am happy with one trip ;) and gaga over Italy!! But I would be going soon too. God knows when though. Trying :)
I am sure that you have many years to return to Italy. Italy does get under your skin
Loved this day so much, and around here there is just do much to see. All beautiful just like this post. Thank you Lyn
Yes Yvonne, the things to do and see are endless here. 12 months would not be long enough to see all there is to see
On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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What a stunning bridge! And 4 euro for coffee and brioche is very good!
4 euro for coffee and dolce around here is normal. And, it is always good
On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Another great day for you all! Love the pictures!
Yes Linda, another great day, we have had many great days. Today we leave for Cinque Terre
On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Hi Lyn, loved the Devil’s Bridge (much better name for it!), “coffee and” at a reasonable price and the posh villas! Rumour has it you’re writing a travel book on Italy! ;) Keep enjoying your stay. Can’t wait to get back to Le Marche in August! debbie
Hi Debbie. It is only a rumour. You will be so happy to go back to Pievebovigliano. We are now in portovenere Lyn On 06/06/2014 11:00 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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Lyn I love Porto Venere :) It is magical … I bought Pesto and got it for my family in India. Everyone loved it :D Share some posts soon :)
Hi The pesto here is very good. No wifi at our apartment so no blogs from here. I will write a blog in Lago Maggiore