To Bergamo
We awoke to the clearest blues skies we’ve had in Torino yet. After getting all packed up and orgainzed we both stood out on the terrace for a while taking it in. The peaks to the west, The French Alps, … Continue reading →
Turin/Torino
Ken’s been having phone issues so we looked up the Apple store. Turned out it is about 2 blocks from here but we had never noticed it before. So, we went for a pleasant visit where they didn’t fix his … Continue reading →
Sunday!
No rain in the forecast so out we go. We set out a walk to the Po river, which winds kind of north and south through Torino, and back. So, of course, we walk on via Po! I stopped and … Continue reading →
Let the Sun Shine In
With the change in the weather and the beautiful blue skies we almost didn’t go to the National Cinema Museum but I really didn’t want to miss it so we seized the moment. And I’m really glad we did! I … Continue reading →
Rain Rain Go Away!
Rain Rain Go Away! We got a slow start because of our leisurely mindset, also called laziness and because of our resistance to being out in the rain. But we got all geared up to go to the Porta Palazzo … Continue reading →
And off we go
We got up early to pack. Licia came to get the keys and say goodbye and we had a nice talk. She booked a cab for us to go to the “fast train” station called Mediopadana just outside of Reggio. … Continue reading →
Taking it easy
Feeling better for sure but still very low energy. Stayed in all day but I did muster the energy to make us dinner and Ken went shopping at the Coop all by himself to get the ingredients. What the man … Continue reading →
Down for the count
Well, I must have caught it from Jim Zurer in the blogosphere. I spent all day yesterday in bed with a massive headache and fever. Oh well. It rained all day, too. Better days to come!
Continue reading →Parma day
Ever since we spent 5 days in Parma in 2006, I’ve wanted to return. Just a short train ride from Reggio to the northwest, it has a totally different feel and color scheme. We walked to the train station, bought … Continue reading →
Just our Typical Day
We got out in a leisurely fashion, to further explore Reggio. And, of course, get food. First destination was a small gastronomia, a shop where they sell prepared foods which you generally have to reheat but that’s all the cooking … Continue reading →