I've learned so much! What an amazing place - thank you so much for being such a thoughtful and knowledgeable tour guide, Sharron. I love all your travel posts. 😊
Thank you Sharron! Italy is on our to see list, and I will add Lucca as a must stop. I had never heard of the icon you describe so vividly, I am ashamed to say as a Catholic who treasures such artworks. I love the traditions that are unique to these ancient cites in Europe.
When I see the word Lucchesi, I think of Lucchese, the finest boots made in Texas, and of course Lucchese borgata, one of the Five Families.
I remember the bicycles on the top road from previous writ. Peaceful. Good deep, straight sided moat too. The multiple pointy outriggers of the wall have inspired many a well-defended fort across the world. Statue of Liberty grounds are similar but more and pointier. Fine book by Freide and Reitz "Walls, Ramparts and Lines of Demarcation...." 30 bucks on amazon. Cover pic is amazing.
"The Romanesque Cathedral of San Martin is dark, mostly illuminated by small stained glass windows and votive candles. Pause just inside the doorway to allow your eyes to adjust after the dazzle of the Tuscan sun."
After reading your beautiful descriptions, I feel like I will be revisiting Lucca when I see it for the first time.
What a beautiful story. I literally walked with you through this amazing city. You have what we used to call "the bug" in the service (although the purpose of that BUG was quite different... hah). As always, the work of a trully inspired person!
I've learned so much! What an amazing place - thank you so much for being such a thoughtful and knowledgeable tour guide, Sharron. I love all your travel posts. 😊
Thank you Sharron! Italy is on our to see list, and I will add Lucca as a must stop. I had never heard of the icon you describe so vividly, I am ashamed to say as a Catholic who treasures such artworks. I love the traditions that are unique to these ancient cites in Europe.
When I see the word Lucchesi, I think of Lucchese, the finest boots made in Texas, and of course Lucchese borgata, one of the Five Families.
I remember the bicycles on the top road from previous writ. Peaceful. Good deep, straight sided moat too. The multiple pointy outriggers of the wall have inspired many a well-defended fort across the world. Statue of Liberty grounds are similar but more and pointier. Fine book by Freide and Reitz "Walls, Ramparts and Lines of Demarcation...." 30 bucks on amazon. Cover pic is amazing.
"The Romanesque Cathedral of San Martin is dark, mostly illuminated by small stained glass windows and votive candles. Pause just inside the doorway to allow your eyes to adjust after the dazzle of the Tuscan sun."
After reading your beautiful descriptions, I feel like I will be revisiting Lucca when I see it for the first time.
It's not a travelogue--it's travelprose.
Real neat story re Il Volto Santo, Sharron! You make a fine tour guide. I want to go!
Thank you so much for taking me on this journey with you. What a beautiful city. I hope to see it someday. 😊
What a beautiful story. I literally walked with you through this amazing city. You have what we used to call "the bug" in the service (although the purpose of that BUG was quite different... hah). As always, the work of a trully inspired person!
I fell in love with Lucca a long time ago. It's a magic little place. Wonderful, Sharron. Brings back so many memories!