Saturday, June 28, 2014

Performance In Courtyard

A nice, little performance by a group of energetic youngsters in the courtyard  in via Dei Mercati during the Festa di Musica.....












Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Gran Farò Of San Giovanni

The eve of San Giovanni, the patron saint of Turin, the Gran Farò was set on fire in Piazza Castello.



                                                                     The Waiting


 The Burning



The Taurus symbol of the city, was placed on top of a pile of wood, according to the believe, the burning should chase away the troubles of the past year, if it dropped toward Porta Nuova.  


The Falling

And it did, a good omen, according to the tradition, for the next twelve months. The fate of the city, for those who believe, will be good.


Monday, June 23, 2014

Waterlilies

Displayed in the Flowers and Plants exhibition and market some weeks ago, these waterlilies offered a sense of freshness and novelty to the usual display of grounded flowers....













Sunday, June 22, 2014

Lost Goose

This goose seemed to be lost from its pack, it ended up with a group of ducks wandering by the river side....



Saturday, June 21, 2014

Reflection of Graffiti

Graffiti everywhere, even on the wall of the canoeing club by the river bank, but at least this one provides an interesting and colorful reflection on the water.....




Friday, June 20, 2014

Family By The River

A family of three enjoy spending some quality time by the river......



but look closer, the atmosphere seems a little tense......