Giorno Sei lunedi 16th luglio

Some places you visit on holiday are like visiting Sirens, you feel compelled to go back every year. Nothing compares with the rush of excitement as you round the corner, even though you know nothing will have changed. Lucca is one of those places. It is a walled town of amazing beauty and however many times you visit, you will find new treasures to marvel at. We always enter Lucca at the wrong gate, so for future reference, it’s best to go in via Elsa Gate. Around the inside of the walls is the main parking and we’ve never had a problem finding a space, just make sure you go armed with enough Euros, as it’s 1 per hour. (I’m beginning to sound like a tourist guide) Lastly, remember to head for the Information Centre first as you will need a map. (End of lecture!) The one thing we hadn’t quite planned for was the intensity of the heat, but at Lucca it is always breezy, so this helped. First we had a picnic on top of the town ramparts. It wasn’t any different from last year, but it was oh so good to be back, to drink in the atmosphere and to watch the world go by on their bicycles.