My first week back was great! Upon entering the office on Monday I ran into Massimo who was going out for coffee...I quick sat my bags next to the door and went for coffee. A perfect way to be welcomed back. Wednesday I went to dinner with Cristina and her husband Stefano. I finally learned how to eat at the cafeteria right by my house! Thursday I had visitors from the states for a couple days and I took them on a quick tour of Torino. Friday they were let lose on the city by themselves until we met for aperitivo in Piazza Vittorio with some of my friends. We had a great time and Lori and Juli were able to ask questions about Italy and Torino itself.
Saturday was a very hot day and I walked to one of the open air markets a little south of the city center. Hard to believe but I took all the right public transportation even though I wasn't exactly sure where I was going! After the open air market I went to the Museo Egizio. The museum holds the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cario. It was amazing. I can not even explain how detailed the artifacts are.
King Ramsses II (1279-1213 BC)
Sphinx (1186-1155 BC)
Sarcophagus of Gemenefherbak (664-525 BC)
Shawabtis (1070-30 BC)
Necklaces and ornaments (used for decoration and protection)
After my visit to the museum I strolled around the city and ran into a musical festival put on by students at various schools throughout the area. I also found another outdoor market...kind of like summer in Chicago!
Music Festivial
I need to learn how to order all that candy!
Cheese, Cheese and more Cheese
Sunday I ran a 10k in the morning, I am not sure why but on Wednesday I decided it was a good idea to run it!
Corri Torino sign up tent in Piazza San Carlo
It was very, very hot (in the mid 80s) and they only had one water station! Good thing they gave out bottles for you to carry with you. After the race I went with my friends Elena and Piero to our friend Cristina's house. Her and husband, Stefano, invited us to her house in Savilgliano which is about 45 minutes south of Torino. The Copa Italiano tennis tournament was at the local tennis club and we were able to watch the match while eating lunch. The town of Savilgliano is beautiful and we had such a great time!
Cristina, Stefano, Piero, Elena and I having lunch at the tennis club
Streets of Savilgliano
Town Square in Savilgliano
Another Piazza in Savilgliano
Cristina's Dog
Bocce Ball
A cowboy on the steets of Savilgliano
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