The attraction to sketch this view at this particular moment were the clouds above the hilltop village of Sommocolonia, just outside Barga. Standing at just over 700 metres above sea level, the village has magnificent views over the valley below. Very few people live permanently in Sommocolonia, there is no bar or shop like so many small villages in Italy but there is a peaceful atmosphere and in the heat of summer it’s good to stroll around and get some cool air.
Here is yesterday’s sketch today! We set off late last night from France, arriving back home at 3.00am this morning. Leaves are now on the trees, blossom in full bloom and the grass has grown by several inches - back to strimming the grass every few weeks now for several months! This old barn in front of our house has loads of character. It would make a great little house but would cost a fortune in Italy to renovate and masses of red tape and form filling. Not worth it so we just enjoy the crumbling walls.
