Turin, Italy and the 2006 Olympics
Right now, Turin is on the mind of all the sports-minded people because it is hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics. Here is a link to a brief history of Turin.
When Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Olympics, my city was suddenly in the spotlight. Mike and I had decided to go to Hawaii during the Olympics to avoid the crowds. No matter who we talked to, they were all entralled that we were from Salt Lake City. My home town felt popular for something besides its dominant religion.
I’m sure the residents of Turin feel the same way right now as they vacation far away from the snow and ski jumps. Suddenly their city is in the news for something other than the Shroud of Turin.