WALK IN THE HILLS

 

Sunday a week ago we had noticed before we arrived in Montecarlo that there was a display in the Colle Compito area of the local flower Camelia. Lucca province looks at this flower as their own and many in the region grow them, special in the area mentioned. So with good direction by Erica at the B&B we knew where to head with the car for parking so we could take the event bus to Pieve e S. Andrea di Compito. The area is familiar to us since we both have had bike ride in the area as well looked at house in the area.

 

It was a cloudy day, but at times the sun was shining. For us that enjoy a walk it was very relaxing with this walk in the hills close to Lucca. And we were not alone, quite a few people was out to enjoy this first weekend out of three.

 

The Camelia was displayed along the track that was indicated to walk. Up to “Borgo delle Camelie” that on the top had a fantastic view, to the local graveyard that also was located with a good view.

 

 

 

I see with interest these old graveyards, their locations, their layout, how people look after their heritage and the graves and not to forget the histories that each individual grave can tells you with name and year of birth and death. Italians like in Russia many have the old photos on the graves and or smaller or larger monuments that gives special emotions when you look at the hole.

 

 

 

 

On our road at Pieve e S. Andrea di Compito we also visited a couple of smaller churches. It is amazing how well decorated these are and show a wealth compared to many house along the road. But again, what is hidden behind the walls as wealth is not showed too much on the outside of Italian houses.

 

 

End of the day, this is something that is a regular event so if you are in Lucca province this time of year, look out for the information and take this off the road experience with you back home.