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Swallows in Tuscany: Symbols of home and protected guests

04 May 2025

Each spring, swallows return to the Tuscan skies, weaving through the air above vineyards and villages, building their delicate nests under ancient eaves.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany

Sunset in Tuscany

Sunsets in Tuscany are (almost) always romantic

28 Jul 2017

Day 4 of the photo challenge was about “light”. I just had the perfect photo.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Southern Tuscany

Nel verde degli anni

22 Apr 2015

…when life was green.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Italy blogging roundtable, Southern Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 34

22 Jul 2013

A gorgeous full moon over Monte Amiata.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Southern Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 33

19 Jul 2013

The most iconic flowers of Tuscany are in full bloom: sunflowers!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 32

10 Jul 2013

“Terra di Siena” – the true color of the Tuscan summer.

Written by gloria and posted in Southern Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 25

22 May 2013

A drive on a sunny day in May after weeks of very unusual, bad weather.

Written by gloria and posted in Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Southern Tuscany

Countryside of Tuscany in May

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 23

10 May 2013

May is always my favourite time of the year in Tuscany!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany

Wheat in Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 21

25 Apr 2013

I love wheat. Not just in the form of pasta, foccaccia and bread… but of ears of wheat too!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Southern Tuscany

Spring in Tuscany

Tuscany through my eyes: Week 20

14 Apr 2013

The spring is finally here: the countryside is green, the sky is blue. My favourite time of the year!

Written by gloria and posted in Southern Tuscany

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