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Turin – La Dolce Vita

Yesterday we went to this “sweets” event. We had never seen so many different types and “flavors” of chocolate in one place. We bought dark chocolate hazelnut bark and pistachio “chocolate”. It has the smoothness and texture of chocolate, but is made with pistachios…delicious! Turin is known for its chocolate.

Many booths of sweets to choose from

Pistachio cremini artigianali and many other flavors

Sacher Torte

A “rice krispy” type bar

Chocolate-covered dried fruit

Bark chocolate

They give out samples too. I had a rum chocolate ball that had enough rum in it to make me drunk!

Easter chocolates too

Erick hanging out in an alley ?

We finished the day, walking through the city with a gelato in hand!

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Turin – Third Time’s a Charm

When Erick and I visited Turin last Fall, we decided to visit the Mole Antonelliana; home of the Cinema Museum with sweeping views of the city. Unfortunately, while the museum was open, the elevator to enjoy the views was closed due to renovations. Instead, we decided we would visit, when we moved here.

Last Tuesday we attempted to return, but again we failed. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

On Thursday, we were finally able to see the Cinema Museum and although it was a hazy day, the view of the Alps was “postcard-like”. The museum’s construction began in 1863 and was originally meant to be a synagogue. The exhibits are organized on various levels starting with the Archeology of Cinema, to digital technology.

We ended our day with lunch at Pizzeria da Michele.

Our tickets for the museum/lift

The elevator to the top. We were sardines in a can. Views were visible from all 4 sides, so if you don’t like heights, would not recommend.

View at the top

Multi-level Exhibits

Video with “lights”. I will have to post on Facebook for the video to work.

Does anyone know what movie this creature is from?

“Aliens”

Pizza with capers

Hazelnut meringue dessert

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Turin – We Made It, Eating Real Pizza Now

We landed early this morning at Malpensa/Milano airport, then on to Milano via TrenNord and finally Torino via the FrecciaRossa 1000. Due to conditions beyond our control, our Airbnb host was delayed until 1 p.m. That forced us to remain at the Porta Susa train station for an hour and a half. But, as we arrived on foot to Antonio’s front door, he pulled up with his car right on time.

We spent the next hour or so discussing with Antonio what our objectives were in Torino, how we selected the city, and lastly, how to go about renting an apartment. Our host appears to be a kind person and very concerned with helping us navigate the tricky waters of high Italian rental contracts and all of their associated taxes and costs. We have welcomed any assistance he can provide.

The rest of the afternoon we spent resting.

Pizza!!! Yum…

We ventured out later this evening for something to eat, having skipped lunch we were all starving. Supper at “di Michi” Pizzeria was great and inexpensive. We ordered 14 inch pies, one melanzane and two prosciutto, for 6€ each ($7). Some beer and salad and we were satisfied.

It is now around 9 p.m. and time for more sleep, stay tuned…