was staying outside of Lyon year before last and it was raining hard and cold for days. decided to take the train to Turin and was astounded by the charm and sensibility of this northern italian industrial city. i can’t say enough about the city plan, architecture, commerce and culinary gifts even for a short stay. you could tell the city was planned around northern weather because of the stylish arcades and arched walkways. remained for 3 days and then took a series of buses up to the alps and through the tunnel to Chamonix and back to Lyon a few days later.