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Although the latitude of Lucca is not much different than my home in Massachusetts (42 vs. 43 degrees north latitude), on a winter day it is still warm enough here to enjoy lunch in the bright Tuscan sunshine as Amy demonstrates the proper technique.
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School girls on a break laughing and cavorting in the Piazza. (As you would expect, the crowd of boys is a few yards away off screen to the left).
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Pizza al Verdure - pizza with vegetables - perfetto!
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Even the gluten free craze has hit Italy. And more and more places list vegan options on their menus, too.
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Of course, Amy can't resist taking pictures even while seated at table. A photographer must photograph.
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Walking down a random street in Lucca after lunch. What a pleasant city!
It has been unusually warm for March this year.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like it!
DeleteWish I was there! Thank you for sharing your world, i'm closer to Lucca this way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting - glad you can follow along.
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