Ciao Readers!
So, this week I am back at the school in Lucca I went to last year. And, since like Florence, Lucca hasn’t changed much and I have come down with a major chest cold, I am taking the easy way out and reposting this blog about Lucca – it is just as picturesque in the Fall. Enjoy….
Ciao Readers! And happy Monday after Spring Break! We have finally made it to Italy….
The title of this post reflects both its focus, as well as the book from which I got most of the substantive information. As you may recall, back when we lived in Florence (was that real?!), we took a day trip here and had a thoroughly lovely time. Now I have 10 days in which to really explore this place…
Lucca is mainly known for two things – primarily, its wall; secondly, Puccini. Apparently there have been 3 sets of walls built around Lucca, dating back to Roman times; the current wall, which completely circles the town, was built from 1550 to 1650, using much of the town’s resources (human and economic) for 100 years! Either it was money and time well-spent or wasted, depending on your perspective – no one ever tried to bombard…
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/ November 14, 2018Get well soon!