San Salvario

Tuesday, 18 September, 2018 32C

Stupid heat. But we did go out. No goal and with our transport passes.

Waiting for a bus near Porta Nuova Station
Waiting for a bus near Porta Nuova Station

The first time I came to Torino, I didn’t get to San Salvario. I usually avoid areas around big train stations. They’re typically rough. The second time, I went with Adrianna and I really liked it. Last year I felt turned off by it somewhat. This year I felt like I didn’t care if I ever returned to the area. It’s supposed to be lively but it’s been dead. The dereliction is the dusty, neglected type. It has a general air of apathy.

Shuttered store in San Stefano
Shuttered store in San Salvario
The usual collection of bikes
The usual collection of bikes
This park, like much of San Stefano, is vaguely Parisian
This park, like much of San Salvario, is vaguely Parisian
A little paste up work
A little paste up work

So we left and headed towards the distant dome of The Mole. And then eventually we were there. We both said the same – we’ve photographed it so often, there are probably no more photos to take. Somehow, though, I doubt it.

The Mole Antonelliana
The Mole Antonelliana
News stand on Via Po
News stand on Via Po
The sleepy tram home
The sleepy tram home
Mr Fijordor's whale is progressing nicely!
Mr Fijordor’s whale is progressing nicely!
Outside the Chinese store near us some fish planned their escape
Outside the Chinese store near us some fish planned their escape. Sadly I didn’t capture the commotion or the mad flipping about