In this episode I meet the infectiously enthusiastic, Paola Moschini. When I asked Paola to send me some background information before the interview, this is what she wrote:
These are five things you should know before hiring me as your tour guide: I love coffee, pizza and gelato, I would never say no to a stop in a bar or in an ice cream place, so in the meantime I can tell you why Saint Michael’s church has dragons, mermaids and more on its façade; I can speak fluently in Italian and English; I like to start my day running on Lucca city walls or with a good balancing yoga session, maybe we can do a running tour together?; When I have some free time, you can find me in a bookstore; People say I always smile, my goal is to see you smiling and laughing during the whole tour.
I couldn’t have summed Paola up any better myself. I have known Paola for around 8 years, she is one of the loveliest people I know, and what she doesn’t know about Lucca, you could write on the back of a postage stamp!
Connect with Paola
W: www.paolamoschini.com
E: info@paolamoschini.com
Instagram: @pmoschini
Facebook: @paolamoschinilucca
Paola’s Recommendations:
The Walls
Ristorante Il Giglio, Piazza del Giglio, 2
Pizzeria Mare Meo, Piazza San Francesco, 17
Osteria del Manzo, Via Cesare Battista, 28
Pasticceria Pinelli, Via Beccheria, 28
Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34
Pasticceria Dianda, Via del Rosa, 9
Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74
Gelateria Cremeria Opera, Via Borgo Giannotti, 42
De’ Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10
Villa Reale di Marlia, Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia, by bike or car
Viareggio, seaside, by train 20 minutes or by car 30 minutes
The Garfagnana, situated in the province of Lucca. The principal towns are Castelnuovo and Barga. Some parts of the Garfagnana can be reached by train, but a car is recommended to take in its beauty.
Favourite Italian word/phrase
Prego – You're welcome/never mind/here you are/sure/of course
About the Host
Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.
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Buccellato Taddeucci
Osteria del Manzo
Paola the Tour Guide
Mura di Lucca Parkrun
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