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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:57

An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43

I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25

Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40

Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12

For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.For details, go to

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24

Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38

Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26

I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 04:23

Comments posted

Answer to: Cabernet vines
Thu, 04/22/2010 - 16:50

It may be a bit difficult to find Cabernet vines in your area. I found that these people accept mail orders and they seem to be specialists. They also have both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties. Good luck!

Answer to: pocket espresso
Thu, 04/22/2010 - 04:03

Oh Patz! I think that you are talking about "la cioccolata in tazza" and it is a cardinal sin to even mention it as it has millions of calories! But I agree, it is delicious and you can become addicted. And I confess that I am a sinnerdevil

Answer to: first time post
Thu, 04/22/2010 - 03:50

Hi Dougal and welcome. As you have seen the "recatastamento" is unavoidable. We also had to submit new plans showing some very minor internal reforms made by the previous owner. I think that the fees are pretty much what we ended up paying, even if my husband - a retired architect - had already drawn up all the new plans reflecting those slight changes.

Answer to: Allergy for dogs
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 10:40

A couple of years ago, I was given Polaramin, both the tablets and the cream, but if you realise that you have an allergy problem it is better to go to a specialist and have some tests done. They can identify the allergen(s) and give you a proper treatment.

Thu, 04/15/2010 - 03:55

You will find that most hotels belonging to the "Stars" and "Campanile" chains accept pets.

Answer to: Flour and stuff
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 03:49

There is a full glossary in the "IL BUONGUSTAIO" CERCLE, a group which is open to everyone. If you have a look under the letter F you will have a list of different types of "farine". You will also find that bicarbonate is called "bicarbonato di sodio" and baking powder is "lievito in polvere". Many useful words there and if you know any that do not appear, you can add to the list. It is a "wiki".

Answer to: Newbie
Mon, 04/12/2010 - 13:28

Have a look at Northern Tuscany, particularly Lucca Province, two airports within easy reach: both Pisa and Florence, good train connections, good roads, within easy reach of large cities such as Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena and even Bologna, Modena. We can include as day trips Lake Trasimeno, the Versilia Coast, the Cinque Terre, Arezzo.... Prices are still reasonable and we find it extremely convenient. You do not get bored at all.... And the region is beautiful, with interesting microclimates. My advice: go there and spend some time looking around until you find the right spot for you.

Answer to: At odds
Sun, 04/11/2010 - 12:29

I would suggest that you rent something in Italy first for a few months before deciding to sell property in the UK. Not everyone adjusts to retirement life in a different country, even if you have ½ûÂþÌìÌà ancestry. There are family and friends that you may miss, or perhaps that place that you thought was perfect for you proves not to be so "perfect". We do not live permanently in Bagni di Lucca, but we go to our home there two or three times during the year. The rest of the time, we live in Spain, where I have family and friends and we also visit the USA where our daughters live. I would not have problems living permanently in Italy, but this is the way things are at the moment and we enjoy going from une place to the other.

Sat, 04/10/2010 - 19:03

Hello and welcome Graham. Sorry to hear about your predicament. You certainly need to get together and work with a good lawyer to sort this out. Good luck!

Answer to: At odds
Sat, 04/10/2010 - 18:59

Tinker is right, take your time. We had to make several trips to Italy before finding exactly what we wanted. And then... there it was. The agent was not convinced and kept on showing us other places, but we had fallen in love with the old watermill and the river that we could see and hear from all the windows. We bought it immediately! Actually, I think that the house decided that we were going to be its owners....