Archives for 2005

• Towers (2005-12-28): Just a few of the many towers in Lucca
• The Olympic Flame in Lucca (2005-12-18): on the way to Torino for the Winter Olympics, the Flame passed through Lucca
• A Nice December Sunday (2005-12-13): Open-air market, ice rink, busy streets... it must be Christmas time!
• Indoor playground in Lucca (2005-12-12): An indoor playground in Lucca for those rainy days
• Unusual Italian Drinks: Zucca (2005-11-03): a very bitter liquor made from rhubarb
• Flying Colors (2) (2005-10-28): Pictures from a parade of Alpine Troops
• It IS happening in Lucca (2005-10-27): Where to find information about events in Lucca
• Flying Colors (1) (2005-10-26): A few Pictures from the Sky
• Odd place names in Lucca (2005-10-19): some explanations on surprising place names in Lucca
• A very busy week-end (2005-10-18): what goes on in Lucca on a rather typical weekend
• Unusual Italian Drinks: China Massagli (2005-10-14): An herbal liquor, originating from Lucca
• Mushroom Hunting (2005-10-06): A favourite fall activity in Lucca
• Il Tinello (2005-10-03): a great family restaurant, an hour from Lucca
• Unusual Italian Drinks: Cynar (2005-10-01): A liquor made from artichoke
• La passeggiata (2005-09-30): an important Italian tradition
• Hot-Air Balloon above the Torre Guinigi (2005-09-26): An unusual sight yesterday morning:
• Day Trip from Lucca: Le Cinqueterre (2005-09-11): Le Cinqueterre, 5 famous small villages on the Mediterranean Coast, are only an hour an a half from Lucca.
• Facades (2005-09-01): Pictures of interesting buildings facades in Lucca.
• Lombardo (2005-08-31): We went to Lombardo... and we really liked it.
• Parking in Lucca (2005-08-24): Where to park when you are visiting Lucca.
• Day Trip from Lucca: The Pinocchio Park in Collodi (2005-08-17): 15 minutes from Lucca, a park that kids will love.
• Summer Wedding (2005-08-12): A great season to get married, a very busy too.
• Lucca's Outdoor Cinema (2005-08-11): One of Lucca's Summer tradition.
• Foccacia (2005-08-10): Thoughts on August, Food and Loyalty.
• Construction Work (2005-08-09): Avoid unpleasant surprises when booking a hotel.
• Day Trip from Lucca: Villeta (2005-08-08): Our favourite swimming hole, on the Serchio River, an hour and a half North of Lucca in the Garfagnana Mountains.
• Tuxedos (2005-08-02): Tuxedos are not that common in Italy
• Air Conditionning (2005-07-23): Air conditioning is not a given here.
• Il Bottaccio di Montignoso (2005-07-22): A top-notch hotel-restaurant near the mediterranean Coast.
• Puccini (2005-07-21): Lucca's most famous historical figure.
• Summer Fun (2005-07-20): What's going on in Lucca this Summer.
• Natural Water (2005-07-19): Get it straight from the fountain.
• Day trip from Lucca: Grotta del Vento (2005-07-06): A cool (as in "not too hot!") grotto and a good restaurant
• Traffic Problems, continued (but maybe not for long) (2005-07-04): As protests continue, a glimpse of hope for residents affected by new traffic patterns in the city.
• Day Trip from Lucca: Monte Matanna (2005-06-29): When it gets too hot in Lucca, we head North towards the Garfagnana mountains.
• Only in Italy (2005-06-28): Olive oil based detergent
• Parasailing near Lucca (2005-06-27): a popular spot
• How to share your wedding pictures (2005-06-16): Flickr to the rescue!
• Escape the Lucca Summer Heat at the Palazzo Pfanner (2005-06-15): A beautiful Palazzo in the center of Lucca
• Pictures of Lucca (2005-06-09): Where to find lots of pictures of our beloved city.
• Traffic Problems (2005-06-08): Construction on a parking lot disturb the peace of the city.
• Fonteverde (2005-06-07): The best spa in Tuscany.
• Two Worlds (2005-06-06): The French and US consulates in Florence are very, VERY different!
• Day trip: San Gimignano (2005-06-03): One of the most famous Tuscan hill town.
• Life After Dark! (2005-06-02): Yes, there is life after drak in Lucca, at least right outside the walls.
• Day Trip from Lucca: Montecatini Terme (2005-06-01): A nice town half an hour from Lucca, with a great park for kids.
• Day Trip at the Beach: La Lecciona (2005-06-01): The closest beach from Lucca.
• The Faceless Lion (2005-05-31): the famous Faceless Lion on the Walls
• Incredible (2005-05-27): Simone returns from the Champions League final.
• Calcio (2005-05-26): Comments on the (soccer) Champions League final.
• Wild Boar Sausage (2005-05-25): Not from Lucca, but really good anyway!
• Walking Through Lucca 101 (2005-05-24): Tips to find your way through the city.
• San Casciano dei Bagni: Daniela (2005-05-20): Charming little restaurant with excellent food in the South-East of Tuscany
• A Palazzo (2005-05-16): Everybody loves A Palazzo... we do too!
• Suvereto (2005-05-02): A cute Tuscan town.
• Venturina (2005-05-02): An expensive, overcrowded, swimming pool.
• Sergio Reccomends: Osteria di Meati (2005-04-25): A restaurant outside of Lucca.
• The Millenium Bar (2005-04-23): Life in our neighbourhood bar.
• Stefano recommends: A Palazzo (2005-04-03): An excellent restaurant on the hills over Lucca.
• Andrea recommends: Al Porto (2005-03-12): A restaurant just outside Lucca's walls.
• La zuppa di verdura (2005-03-05): Veggie soup recipe from our fresh produce vendors.
• Snowed In! (2005-03-04): What happens when it snows in Lucca.
• The Last Day of The Caffè Fillungo (2005-02-26): How one of our favourite place in Lucca had to close.
• Simone recommends: Lombardo (2005-02-24): A popular restaurant 20 minutes from Lucca.
• La Cernia con pommodorini e basilico (2005-02-01): Tilapia recipe, from our favourite fishmonger.