Just discovered recently that there are kiosks in the twon where we can collect mineral water for free.
By now, two places we know, maybe there are more.
So we just bring along bottles to collect the water, natural water is free, sparkling water costs a small fee.
Location : Via Davide bertolotti
As per the previous years, the small streets around my place are decorated with rows of simple lights for the Christmas season. Although they are simple, but they do brighten up and bring in lots of atmosphere.
They are especially fascinating under the drizzling rain, leading people through the narrow, small streets while doing their windows shopping.
Location : Via Mercanti
I think this is the first time, lights are placed in the La Marmora garden, just some simple tiny lights hanging up the trees, but nevertheless it does bring in the festival atmosphere and quite a joy to look at.
Location : Giardino La Marmora
I can't remember if I have ever seen any tram stopped at this little stop at the Royal garden, I suppose it is still in service since the tram still passes through here....
Anyway, the stop is at one of the most beautiful location in the center where it is surrounded by trees and flowers, but it looks always so lonely and almost abandoned.
Location : Giardini Reali
The light shining through the arcade can sometimes transform a simple walk into something beautiful...
The shadows and the light just made the view much more interesting....
Location : Piazza Castello
Forcast predicted that it will snow, Autumn is coming to the end and Winter is taking over?
Lets take another look at the Autumn leaves which brought beautiful colors to the gardens and parks...
Location : Giardini Reali
Gelato, comfort food for summer, affordable and easily can be consumed on the move,,,,
Comes in vast variety and of course very italian.
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Location : Piazza Vittorio
Just before the second lockdown, I went down to the Royal park to see if there was anything interesting to photograph.
It was quiet and not many people there, the leaves were in gorgeous color before falling off at the end of the Autumn.
A small group was sitting in the middle of an open patch enjoying a bit of peace and nature.
Location : Giardini Reali
This pedestrians lane is in the middle of Corso Siccardi, there are benches on the sides which usually are occupied by the homeless at night and by people to sit down to take a rest during the day time.
It is also a good place to observe the change of the season, as the trees along the lane changes colors as the season changes. The best sight is of course in autumn.
Location : Corso Siccardi
When I was wondering in the San Paolo Distinct, through Google Map, I noticed a Zen garden nearby. Out of curiosity, I followed the direction given by Google and found it.
And here it is, a little piece of unmaintained land with over grown weeds and some sort of gate structures made by metal.
Instead of the peaceful, calm Zen sensation, it just looked rather sad and distressed, looked abandoned.
Location : San Paolo Distrinct
Recently there are many renovation works started in town, especially make over for the outer face of old buildings, since the works are subsidied by the government.
One thing I have noticed which I have never seen before coming to Italy is that they cover up the consturction part with detail drawing of the part being worked on.
Such as this design of the tower of the church on the covering of the tower being worked on.
Location : Piazza San Carlo
Just two pigeons enjoying the autumn view by the river.
The pigeons are nice when they are not coming to you to ask for food and of course when they don't create hygiene issues....
Location : Lungo Po
A runner running through the Autumn under the the colorful autumn leaves along the river Po.
Running is one of the activity allowed to do outdoor without mask during the lockdown , so during the lockdown we can see more and more people became athletics running all over the place.
Location : Lungo Po Armando Diaz
'Just Eat' is a foods delivery service provider by riders who deliver foods to your house when you are too lazy to move but too hungry to stay unfeed.
The riders are all over the town and they often have to check on their phone for any order so they can book the order.
Saw this rider sitting on a stone stood checking his phone, couldn't resist to snap a photo.
Location : Piazza Sab GiovanniThe exhibition brings awareness of events around the world, telling stories through photograghs.
Each time, limited persons are allowed to enter and mask on is obligation.
Some of my favourite photos of the exhibition ....
Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 Buzzer Beater By Mark Blinch. Fun to look at all the expression of the people....
Roadrunner Approaching The Border Wall By Alejandro Prieto. Didn't know roadrunner is so small.....
Black Drag Magic - Portrait of a Drag Artist and Activist By Lee-Ann Olwage, Gorgeous shot...
The End of Trash - Circular Economy Solutions By Luca Locatelli, Very interesting....
Location : Palazzo Madama
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