Fog In Via Garibaldi

Another view of that foggy night, at via Garibaldi with the Luci D'Artista lighted up.

This year, the work Palomar by Giulio PAOLINI is installed along via Garibaldi.

Location : Via Garibaldi

First Autumn Foggy Night

After few days of 'warm' Autumn, the temperature has came down to the 'correct' temperature for the season. 

Follow by quite a thick fog this evening, slowly invading the town.

Location : Via Pietro Micca

Last Summer

Summer is coming to an end, and the temperature has dropped to around 20°C. Occasionally, under a clear sky and in the sun, the temperature still reaches around 25-26°C. 

Apparently, some people took this opportunity to enjoy the last bit of summer fun.

Location : Piazza Castello

Thor's Hammer

It looks like Thor from the Marvel universe dropped his hammer into the garden at the Cinema museum.

As part of the Movie Icons exhibition at the Cinema Museum, a huge version of the Thor's hammer is displayed in the garden beside the main building.

One hundred and seventeen props, costumes, and memorabilia from Hollywood film sets take the spotlight in the exhibition MOVIE ICONS. Hollywood props (29th May 2024 - 13th January 2025), organized by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in collaboration with Theatrum Mundi and hosted inside the Mole Antonelliana. Curated by Domenico De Gaetano, director of the Museo Nazionale del Cinema of Turin, and Luca Cableri director of the Theatrum Mundi gallery in Arezzo.
The exhibition was inaugurated on 28^th May 2024 at the presence of the three-time Academy Award for Best Production Design winners Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo.

Location: Museo Nazionale Del Cinema Torino

Puddle of Summer

The weather was hot, and then came the heavy rain and hail, which broke tree branches, dented cars parked on the street, and of course there were puddles of water everywhere.

 Location: Via Pietro Micca

 

 

CDP August Theme : Fruits

The CDP August theme is Fruits and my choice of fruit is Durian.

The durian is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio.

The durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. The fruit can grow as large as 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs 1 to 3 kg (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk from green to brown, and its flesh from pale yellow to red, depending on the species.

Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The smell evokes reactions ranging from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, has led some hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia to ban the fruit. The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of sweet desserts and savoury dishes in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.

The outside

I am originally from singapore, and eating durians was a traditional family get together event when I was a kid. We would buy a big sack of durians and then sit on the floor to eat them.

 The inside

For a period of time, we lived in a farm where there were several huge durian trees. Whenever a durian was riped, it would falloff the tree and hit the ground hard,  but fortunately, it  never once hit anyone under the tree, maybe these fruits usually fall at night.

The smell

A few years ago, a visit to Malaysia, a friend took us to the fruit market to eat durian. These are the photo of Max's first close encounter with durians....

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Old Costumes

Saw these two elegantly dressed people in traditional costumes walking down via Roma, not sure what the event was.

The temperature was between 30°C and 34°C, I just couldn't understand why they were dressed so elegantly and parading down the street.

Location: Via Roma

Hot Dog

This dog perfectly illustrates what's happening in Turin. As the temperatures get hotter, even dogs would rather stay under the fountain than run around playing catch.

This dog refused to move  away from the water, he just wanted to cool off.

Location: Piazza Castello

Museum Lavazza - The Universe

 The Universe with a 360° immersion in the different settings relating to the world of coffee.  

The final step on a magical journey: the tasting experience. 

The Lavazza Coffee Experience is a unique experience, not just for coffee lovers but for anybody who wants to learn more about different aspects of the history and culture of coffee. A true tasting journey, experienced through unique, high-quality blends, and included free of charge as part of entrance ticket into the Museum.

Location: Museo Lavazza

Cute Bikers

Met these bikerss at a traffic light on via Po. Occasionally see them riding along the street wearing cute helmets, but not sure if it's always the same group.

They looked friendly...

Location: Via Po

Torino Pride 2024 Pt 3

Pride parade is an annual event. It is also an event for people to see and to be seen.

 Ladies

Some sort of an angel

 Marching with pride with La Mole in view

 Reaching the end at piazza Vittorio

 A waiter serving drinks outside of his comfort zone

Event: Torino Pride 2024

CDP July Theme : Flea Markets

  CPD July theme is Flea Markets.

 The biggest flea market in Turin is at Porta Palazzo, and it is called Balon.

Every Saturday till evening there is the usual Balon, every second Sunday of the month, there is the big Balon.

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Location: Balon

Torino Pride 2024 Pt 2

Photo of the Pride parade taken with mobile phone from the balcony.

 Event: Pride Torino 2024

 

Summer Rain

Officially, Summer has arrived, but the rain came back again, the temperature plunged from 28°C to 18°C.

Occasionally there are thunderstorms, bringing the mood from Summer back to Autumn.

 Location: Via Pietro Micca

 

Torino Pride 2024 Pt 1

Torino pride was on the 15 of June. As usual, the parade passed through the street under our block.

We were in a vantage point where we could watch the parade from above without having to push through the crowds.

 Event: Torino Pride 2024

Museum Lavazza - The Atelier

The Fourth sector of the exhibition route is The Atelier, with the Carousel, the sets and the testimonials of the advertisements and with the media interactivity of the cameras.

A unique area, whose images and installations give the impression of a film set. Here, young visitors can attend educational workshops, while adults rediscover some iconic characters from their childhoods: Caballero and Carmencita, the legendary stars of the unforgettable Italian TV show “Carosello”. They can also admire the history of Lavazza calendars, created through collaborations with the world’s most famous photographers.

Location: Museum Lavazza

Museum Lavazza - La Piazza

The third sector of the exhibition route is La Piazza, which showcase the design and different types of macchine for the coffee.

Celebrating coffee in all its forms

Here, the ritual of coffee is celebrated through Lavazza icons: the espresso, the espresso cup, coffee design, the “autobar” coffee van, and the Carmencita coffee maker. From the first espresso coffee machine to espresso in space: coffee is seen in all its forms, not just as a liquid, thanks to the creative flair and passion of those who work every day to bring innovation to the world of coffee.

Finally, a corner where it all comes together: design, history and the cutting edge, a preview of the Atelier.

Location: Museum Lavazza

Little Taste Of France

A weekend market of france products at piazza Carlo Alberto.

From cookies to wine, from Scarves to soaps, a little bit of France for the weekend.

Location: Piazza Carlo Alberto

Last Day Of School

Apparently Friday was the last day of school before spring(?) break.

Here, the boys and girls were celebrating at piazza Castello, getting themselves wet.

I don't know when this tradition started...

Location: Piazza Castello

Museum Lavazza - The Factory

The Second sector is The Factory: A journey through coffee and culture. With the sounds, colors and aromas of coffee; from plantations to harvesting to the production and distribution methods of the different varieties.

From the plant to the espresso cup, here we can explore the production process that makes up the coffee supply chain. Colours, sounds and aromas from the different stages of the coffee life cycle: from the plantations to the harvest and all the way to Turin, for processing and distribution. Visitors will learn about the essential roles performed at every stage, as well as the quantity of elements that are needed for sustainable, high-quality work.

Location: Museum Lavazza