Lucca was a  highlight of our trip through this part of the region, but our day there was a wash. You can see how empty the streets and main square were. There was a wine tent in the main square that allowed us to sit out one of the downpours, but we got wet as we wandered. I had…

She Said:   The Tuscan hills are shrouded in clouds this morning, and the forecasters say the rain will last. I will take it as a sign to cool off. I bought the Firenze Card, a perhaps overpriced (€72) but fun pass that offers the visitor a sort of VIP status when visiting such Florentine marvels…