Not really an earth shattering news article or story on the site but I thought just maybe that people would like to hear the sounds of Barga Vecchia this week.
The spring finally has arrived, flowers are blooming, insects are buzzing and the swallows are back diving around the narrow streets of Barga.
It has to be said that it does seem that there are fewer returning swallows this year but the ones that are here are certainly making themselves heard.
Have a listen to the audioboo at the end of this article for the genuine sound of that spring