We have had a few days of dull, non-photogenic weather - warm (10° plus), but with some fog, some rain. But today we knew woud be a goodie, so we were prepared, and after getting our ciabatta from the bread man we were off to Cardoso, our newly-discovered walking centre on the other side of the valley.
We wanted to go op to a tiny shepherd's village called San Luigi, which took us on a route traversing the mountain opposite Barga.
The trail took us through chestnut woods mostly, and despite a lot of rain in the night, the paths were fine, although much of the walk was in the shade of the hill we were traversing. There were a few snowdrops peeping out now, and many purple crocuses to add to the magnificent hellebores which have been around now for a several weeks.
The viewpoint of La Croce marked the halfway point to San Luigi, and afforded splendid views of the Serchio valley.
(to be continued...)
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| Cloudy skies can mean pleasant sunsets ... |
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| A strange lone cloud washes over Monte Forato at sundown |
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| A typical morning view from the last few days |
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| This morning's fog is beaten back from our route in the nick of time |
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| The Castagna del Diabolo (Devil's Chestnut Tree) looking suitably diabolical |
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| But it has plenty competition among the many characterful older trees around |
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| Looking down the Serchio valley from the viewpoint of La Croce |
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