LUCCA

Lucca is the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini.  We went to a recital of some of his works in the San Giovanni church. The acoustics were incredible. It only went for 1 hour so Dougie & Cliff weren't too bored. 

Another day in Lucca but today was the biggest antique market in Tuscany and also the Mille Miglia (Thousand Mile) vintage car race across Italy which came through the centre of Lucca & straight through the piazza. 

We had a decision to make, we could either sit in our apartment & look out the window OR we could find one of the best tables in the piazza, order pizza, drink wine, beer & watch the show - which one do you thing we opted for?

"OMG" said Rob when she saw the size of the pizza!!

There were many show cars (Ferrari & Mercedes) to entertain the crowds before the race cars arrived

Finally the vintage cars made their way to the piazza - all 400 of them for the long procession

The Italians are vey relaxed - not too much crowd control in the streets - people casually walking with race cars trying to pass through the crowds.

After the excitement of the day  we dined at an eclectic trattoria  "Da Ubaldo " The owner was quite a character, he enjoyed toasting with us, he spoke Italian only (notice the wine bottles with his image)

What a great finish to the day. 

Now for a couple of days to explore Lucca before we hit Florence to check out David.