Tag Archives: Turin

Woke early (7am is the equivalent of Australia’s 5am) as there are pretty much NO-PEOPLE so it’s the perfect time for a brisk morning walk Such is the love for coffee that walking along a street i saw a giant … Continue reading →

Sunday was lovely. I wandered. And wandered and got lost and wandered some more and it was absolutely wonderful! Through tree lined streets and quiet pathways Happily people watched, eyes scanning all directions for the millions of billions of ‘kodak … Continue reading →

The day after the opera had one standout highlight – our visit to “La Mole” (pronounced Mohleh). The Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark of Turin, named for the architect who built it, Alessandro Antonelli. Construction began in 1863 and … Continue reading →

Ahhhhhh the Opera. I know it’s not a typical past time of a young person but i love it. Partially because of the incredible music and entering another world, but mainly because i always go with my grandparents – it’s … Continue reading →

The morning of the opera, was particularly lovely We wandered past apartments with towers reminiscent of those suitable for princess’s lively bands in the streets and we met up with friends who gave a great tour and explained the stories … Continue reading →

On our second day in Torino we set out with a vague plan but were pretty much just directed by the our determination to make the most of another sunny day in beautiful Turin. On our way to the historic … Continue reading →

La bella figura, literally “the beautiful figure”, is an essential philosophy that dominates the lives of gli Italiani. For many foreigners it’s a difficult conceptto comprehend as Bella figura can mean many things. Essentially, it’s how one looks, how one … Continue reading →