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 at the Beach: La Lecciona 2005-06-01: The closest beach from Lucca.
• Day Trip from Lucca: Montecatini Terme 2005-06-01: A nice town half an hour from Lucca, with a great park for kids.
• 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.