This is the Italy I have been seeking. I had planned to spend one night in Lucca but spent three. I learned that you can ignore the guidebooks. In chorus they all say you can “see” Lucca in half a … Continue reading →

Lucca is the birthplace and early home of Giacamo (Jacob, we would say in English) Puccini, composer of the most sublime romantic operas.  That’s his childhood home to the left of his statue. If you take the sign behind him … Continue reading →