I am back in Italy, blog fans. Back to a city where this whole world of wonder journey began. Back in time to see the city in a whole different light.
Light, as in, starting to move forward following a heavy load --- that is what happens when the spotlight is on your city for the better part of two months.
The Torino I return to is a place that now has workers taking down all of the places that once were filled with visitors from all over the world, many of whom were likely getting their first glimpses at Torino. The Mole Antonelliana, the Piedmont wines and food, the chocolate (yum!) and most importantly, seeing a city going through a change it has never seen until now.
I arrived into Torino late last night and Giusi was unavailable to pick me up from the train station, so she was able to secure a bed and breakfast place for me in the city. It turned out to be just the kind of soft landing I needed.
My thanks to Mrs. Corogiu for her hospitality, the bed that actually fit me, the breakfast I enjoyed and the shower, which was also big enough for me.
Today is my last full day of the trip and I am spending it getting one long, lasting look around the town. I have a few more postcards to pick up, mail off to those who will be getting their first one of the trip.
I will then pick up a few other things and hope and pray that it all fits in the suitcase. My packing skills are going to be tested tonight when I try to get away with only having to check in one bag while carrying the laptop and a backpack on board.
OK, gotta go now. I will post one more thing -- about Nice -- and then I will resume my activities in Torino.
But before I go, I would just like to congratulate Dave and Tricia on the birth of their baby boy, Miles. I got a picture from Dave by email today. I did not see the statistics on Miles, and I believe he was born either Monday or Tuesday, but I am sure that Tricia and baby are doing quite well. Congrats you two (and baby makes three!).
Take care everyone and I'll be home soon!
RTB
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Ryan-
I have really enjoyed your WOW Trip. I sense that you had a great life experience and I'm really happy you took this journey. I like most who are following your site wish we could of been then side by side taking in all the things you have done while on your trip. In a way we have.....your posts have been very descriptive and at times I've felt like I've been there.
Have a safe trip home & call me once you have settled back into PST so we can get together, drink some beer, coffee and wine. I really am looking forward to seeing your photos ASAP. I'm leaving for my WOW Trip to Vegas this Saturday and won't be home until next Tuesday Night! Call me on my Cell........C-YA
Aaron
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