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Old 18 April 2015, 11:51 PM   #1
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Hello from Lucca (with pics)

I'm in the lovely Renaissance old town of Lucca for a couple of weeks, attending Italian language school. After that, I'll knock around northern Italy for a few days. Then my wife is joining me and we're going to Malta and the Italian/French Riviera (it all gets a little complicated).

I brought only my SubC ND with me, but with the strong dollar/weak Euro, there could well be a purchase en route.

Ciao!
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Old 18 April 2015, 11:54 PM   #2
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Old 18 April 2015, 11:56 PM   #3
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Nice pics. I was just in Lucca last December...a great, laid back town. There's a great little Rolex AD in Arezzo, which was similarly peaceful and atmospheric. I recommend a daytrip there if you have time.
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:22 AM   #4
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Great stuff thanks for sharing
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:25 AM   #5
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Beautiful pictures thanks for sharing
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:09 AM   #6
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Glenn looks beautiful. Enjoy it. and keep the pics coming
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:36 AM   #7
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I love Italy. I can't wait to get back. Thanks for sharing
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:38 AM   #8
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Looking good! Gracias for sharing!
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:40 AM   #9
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Great pics! I may be going to Lucca myself next year. Italy is my favorite country to visit.
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:53 AM   #10
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Old 19 April 2015, 02:35 AM   #11
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Old 19 April 2015, 03:21 AM   #12
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Good for you and great pics by the way. I'm Italian (with a name like Angelo that's pretty easy to figure out) but I've never been to Italy. Definitely on my bucket list.
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Old 19 April 2015, 03:37 AM   #13
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Old 19 April 2015, 03:39 AM   #14
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I love Italy....great culture, great cuisine. Not cheap to visit these days but always a great place to go. Have fun!
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Old 19 April 2015, 04:01 AM   #15
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Very nice pics, shameful that I lingered more over the AD pic than any other...
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Old 19 April 2015, 05:28 AM   #16
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WELCOME to Italy ....... to all the wonderful friends Americans

and congrats for your beautiful 114060

Ciao ragazzi
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Old 19 April 2015, 05:33 AM   #17
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Beautiful pics
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Old 19 April 2015, 05:45 AM   #18
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Awesome! My wife and I went to Italy for our honeymoon 2 years ago. We can't wait to go back!
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Old 19 April 2015, 05:49 AM   #19
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Old 19 April 2015, 06:09 AM   #20
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Nice pics. I was just in Lucca last December...a great, laid back town. There's a great little Rolex AD in Arezzo, which was similarly peaceful and atmospheric. I recommend a daytrip there if you have time.
Yes, Lucca is a really pleasant place just to hang around in.

I did go into the local AD, Chiochinetti, eyeing a Tudor Heritage Blue Chronograph (which I know you're a big fan of). They offered a decent discount, 10-11%. That plus VAT refund plus weak Euro put it well below what any US trusted seller is offering. I was this close to pulling the trigger. I held off, though, mainly because I'm going to be in Milan in a couple of weeks (for the opening of the World Expo), and didn't want to preempt what I might do there.
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Old 19 April 2015, 06:42 AM   #21
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We spent a week in a villa in the mountains just west of Lucca a few years ago. Loved Lucca. Great little town.

We love all of Italy. Great culture and great eating. I've always said that the only place you can get a bad meal in Italy is at MacDonalds.
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Old 19 April 2015, 06:57 AM   #22
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We spent a week in a villa in the mountains just west of Lucca a few years ago. Loved Lucca. Great little town.

We love all of Italy. Great culture and great eating. I've always said that the only place you can get a bad meal in Italy is at MacDonalds.
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Old 19 April 2015, 08:52 AM   #23
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We spent a week in a villa in the mountains just west of Lucca a few years ago. Loved Lucca. Great little town.

We love all of Italy. Great culture and great eating. I've always said that the only place you can get a bad meal in Italy is at MacDonalds.
Oddly enough, the pizza in McDonalds in Italy is amazing. To me anyway.
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:21 PM   #24
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Oddly enough, the pizza in McDonalds in Italy is amazing. To me anyway.
Odd indeed!

OP, enjoy Italy. Hope the Expo will be a pleasant experience.
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:42 PM   #25
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Very nice pictures -- thanks for sharing!
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:50 PM   #26
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Very nice! I have a Hirsch Lucca on my Speedy at the moment and it's a great look


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Old 19 April 2015, 01:02 PM   #27
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Seeing this post makes me miss Italy a whole lot! Especially the sweetness of doing nothing! I've been to Lucca many times when I lived in Switzerland. It's one of my favorite cities in Tuscany for shopping, dining and strolling. It's also easy to get to from our annual vacation spot in Forte dei Marmi.
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Old 19 April 2015, 01:50 PM   #28
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Looks great enjoY!
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Old 19 April 2015, 07:03 PM   #29
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Thanks for sharing your great experience with us.
Have good days and enjoy your travel
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Old 19 April 2015, 09:36 PM   #30
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Great pics...thanks for posting. Enjoy your stay!
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