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Bagni di Lucca, Bar Italia, Il Monaco, italy, Lucca, Photography, Ponte a Serraglio, travel, Vergemoli
It is 12 months since I was in Bagni di Lucca. I have the most wonderful memories and photos of this beautiful area which will last a life time.

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My first introduction to Bagni di Lucca was through a blog called www.bagnidilucca.wordpress.com The first time I read this blog I fell in love with Bagni di Lucca and I knew that I must visit and stay there. So, 3 years ago, I rented an apartment in the little village of Ponte e Serraglio. The apartment overlooked the river and the village. It was wonderful. I was definitely living the dream. Thanks to Debra Kolka the author of www.bagnidilucca.wordpress.com I experienced more of the areas around the little village where we were staying that I learned about from Deb .
Then last year while I was planning my trip to Italy to stay in Lucca for a week, Debra invited me to stay in her gorgeous apartment in Bagni di Lucca which is about a 30 minute drive from Lucca. The apartment is on the river looking directly at the little village. To me it was the best location in Ponte e Serraglio. The view took my breath away every time I stepped on to her balcony.
After my stay in Lucca, Debra picked me up, we went down to the markets in Forte dei Marme before returning to her apartment in Bagni di Lucca.
Debra is well known and well respected in the village and thanks to this I met so many of the locals and regular visitors to the area. I met up and chatted with many new friends every morning when we went to Il Monaco for our morning coffee and dolce. I also loved chatting with many other new friends each afternoon when we walked across to Bar Italia for our aperativo.
While staying in Debra’s apartment, from Foligno, which is the next village down from Ponte e Serraglio, I took the train to many of the towns in the Tuscany area for short stays. It was just so easy for me. Debra would drive me to the train station and was always sitting waiting at the train station when I returned a few days later.
I enjoyed the changing of the flowers on the bridge with Debra which she does twice a year. This is totally her initiative and her expense but she loves doing it as she is so passionate about her little Italian village.
We visited Casa Debbio in Vergemoli up in the mountains several times and I was also fortunate enough to stay in this gorgeous house for a few days. The views overlooking the valleys and the mountains in the distance where stunning.
Last year, my stay in Bagni di Lucca was one of the highlights of my travelling life thanks so much to Debra and her husband Jim and their generosity. It certainly was a wonderful experience for me. Thanks so much Debra.
A truly wonderful scenery
Thanks. Scenery that I never ever tired of. Just so beautiful.
Wow, I love the houses along the river, what a gem! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your experience 😊
Yes, it is such a gem. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment
Our little corner of the world is very special. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
Yes very very special. I am just so grateful that I not only got to see it but I also lived there for a short time like a “local” Thanks Deb.
Hi Lyn,
What a beautiful blog that you wrote Lyn. I also met Debra when we took her to lunch and her knowledge and people experiences that she shares were special.
Thankyou for another of your amazing blogs of places that you so love with all your heart and soul. Love Di x
Thanks Di. What an amazing time you and M and I had in Lucca and yes thank you for that special lunch at La Boheme. Love me x
Lyn, what a gorgeous post. I fall in love with Italy all over again every time I return. Although I haven’t been to Bagni di Lucca your post nevertheless brings back wonderful memories from my travels through Italy. My husband and I will be in Florence in December. I wonder how far it is? Not sure it would be a winter destination though??
Hi Tracey, thank you. I have the same falling in love problem but gosh it feels good. Bdl would be at least 2 1/2 hours from Florence and would be very cold in winter. Another 40 mins up the road is Abetone which is a ski resort. Enjoy Italy in December. Very special.
I definitely must see this town!!
Next time we go to Italy together Mary I will take you there.
Bellissimo!!! you must return again and again!! xx gg
Maybe one day Gail. Who knows what is around the corner. xxx
Very nice photos, and wonderful memories. You were fortunate to have visited such a lovely country!
Thanks Linda. Very special and I do feel blessed.
What a view and what a wonderful person you got to spend time with.
Yes, I feel so grateful and blessed. It was amazing.
Gorgeous photos! Looks like a nice place to paint for a few weeks. Ciao, Cristina
Thanks Cristina. It really is lovely. Yes it would be a gorgeous place to paint. ciao Lyn
You always manage to bring your adventures in Italy into my world. Thank you. Beautiful pictures and a place I now want to visit. 💜💜
Thanks Leah. It makes me want to go back. It is such a beautiful easy place to stay in. xx
Lovely!
Yes it truly is Georgie
Wow such a beautiful place. Love your photos.
Thanks Sue. It really is beautiful. Surely one of my favourite places in Italy
I love your site.
Thank you. I appreciate you comment
Your welcome 👌
These pics are wonderful 😱😀
Thank you It is a simply beautiful area
Lovely! I have plans of spending 3 days in Florence. Looking at your posts about Tuscany, I have the feeling I have landed at the right place to ask this :). What places would you recommend as must-see for day trips from Florence?
Thanks for reading my blog. I can genuinely recommend San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Lucca. But you could easily spend 3 days in Florence, it is a magnificent city with so much to see and do. Enjoy
Thanks Lyn :). Meanwhile if you like, you can read through my Italian adventures – posting at the end of each day ..hope the momentum stays till the end of the trip ;).http://reflectionsontheriver.wordpress.com/
Great reading and very informative. I have this on my bucket list and look for ward to visiting it. Great photos and keep it coming. Happy travelling✈️
Thanks so much. It is a very special place to me. I have stayed there twice and love it. Lucca is also a wonderful place to stay and so close to so many great day trips. Lyn Thanks for following me.
Welcome Lyn. If you can do the same on my blog and go through.