Swallows in Tuscany: Symbols of home and protected guests
Each spring, swallows return to the Tuscan skies, weaving through the air above vineyards and villages, building their delicate nests under ancient eaves.
Each spring, swallows return to the Tuscan skies, weaving through the air above vineyards and villages, building their delicate nests under ancient eaves.
If you need a reason to visit Tuscany in spring, here it is: blooming fruit trees. From late February through May, the countryside slowly becomes a patchwork of soft pinks, creamy whites, and sweet floral scents.
…when life was green.
May is always my favourite time of the year in Tuscany!
The spring is finally here: the countryside is green, the sky is blue. My favourite time of the year!
May is my favorite month. The countryside is simply gorgeous and the weather is usually very pleasant: the perfect time of the year to explore rural Tuscany.
April is the first really spring-like month, with warm temperatures, long days and bright colors in the countryside.
We call March “pazzerello”, meaning “somewhat crazy”. Indeed warm, sunny days can alternate with cold wintery days and temperatures change abruptly. But it is the month of the fruit trees in bloom and of course of asparagus!
It’s funny how memories and smells are interwoven. And the most fascinating thing is how they hit you all of a sudden and bring back things you hadn’t thought of in a long time.
The sun, the grass, the flowers, the birds, the breeze… it’s finally here!
This blog is written by a born and bred Tuscan who wishes to share her love for this region with as many people as possible. It's about living here, but also about travelling, learning, experiencing, and enjoying life in Tuscany.
It's about feeling at home in Tuscany.
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