This morning we awake to a big, warm blue hug from the heavens over Lucca, and the only thing I can think is — picnic!

I scour the refrigerator for anything that will work and come up with prosciutto, capocolla, and olives.  To add to our stash we stop by the best pane store in town and purchase a large square of olio focaccia and two tiny pizzas, and the cheese shop gives us two slices of pecorino. Making a detour to the wine store, we purchase two splits of wine — only 1,00€ each!

We head for Lucca’s ancient city walls, dining simply under the golden umbrella of autumn.  It is perfection.