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Holidays .... taking time out  2017#6 - Lucca

31/8/2017

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In the centre of Italy the region of 'Toscana' (Tuscany) is situated and appears to be one of the most well known areas of Italy. Not far from the capital of the region, Firenze,  is a small town called Lucca. I am told that within the wall is a population of 8,000 people. I am often surprised by how many people know the town or have been there. After all, it is not "huge" city or tourist destination like so many other well known and large travel spots. However, it is a beautiful town. 
 
Over 60 years ago a young man (in his late teens) ran away from this town and ended up in Australia. Mauro Cerasa, my father, is the only member of his family to leave Lucca. The other 3 brothers Bruno, Sergio and Giordano all still live there. 
 
Speaking for myself and I think,  I can also speak on behalf of my two sisters, we do feel an affinity to this town and to our Italian heritage.
 
Ironically as a young kid growing up in WASP rural and then, eastern suburbs of Melbourne,  I did every thing I could to deny my ethnic heritage. Hard to hide behind a name like  "Cerasa" though. 
 
So here I am visiting this walled medieval provincial city for the the 5th time and I have to say .... I love it a little more each time! There is an allure about Toscano that is hard to deny.
 
Have you visited Lucca?
 
#happytastings #happyholidays #happylife #allyouneedislove #debandtez
 
DC
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The young man who arrived in Australia
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Kate Spina
31/8/2017 11:50:03 am

I love Lucca and the equally picturesque San Gimignano. I stayed on an agriturismo olive farm a few years back near Colle Val d'Elsa - so beautiful and the perfect base from which to visit so many lovely Tuscan villages. I'm so envious of your trip!

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Deb
31/8/2017 06:50:24 pm

Oh Kate, we also visited San Gimignano & then onto Certaldo. It was so beautiful & we had some awesome food !! Love DC 💋

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