Lucca

Thursday October 6

Via various modes of transportation (plane, train and bus) the group participants traveled to Lucca and checked in to the Hotel Albergo La Luna (www.hotellaluna.com) where we stayed for two nights. Those who arrived earlier in the day had time to wander and explore this medieval walled city. At 5pm we gathered for a get acquainted Happy Hour. Afterwards we walked to the Trattoria da Leo for dinner.

Porta San Pietro

First day meeting and Happy Hour

Dinner at Trattoria da Leo

Friday October 7 In the morning we did a 3-hour walking tour of Lucca with a guide. The afternoon was free to explore the city and surrounding wall. There was some rain in afternoon. In the early evening we attended a Puccini concert of Madame Butterfly highlights. This was followed by an excellent dinner at Buca di San Antonio.	On the ramparts with our guide
Piazza Anfiteatro	San Michele in Foro
The fruit market	Duomo San Martino
Piazza Napoleon	Via Fillungo
Passeggiata delle Mura; Roadway	Waiting for the concert