View of the Old City from the hotel. More details about this landmark in a later post.
Kyle and Michael enjoying the pool. As you can see, the view is tremendous.
The Palace of Culture and Science; a huge complex of offices, meeting rooms, theaters, exercise facilities, and former communist government.
I think this hotel has been open for only 2-3 years and, at 43+ floors, it seems to be about the tallest building in Warsaw. We are directly across the street from the Palace of Culture and Science, a "gift" from Stalin to the Polish people in 1955. Currently, the palace holds a position of scorn, hatred, and bad memories yet it has also come to symbolize the progress of the Polish people since the end of communism so it's a controversial and infamous landmark. Every morning we eat at the huge breakfast buffet and every afternoon the kids like to swim in the pool on the 43rd floor. In the early evening, Tim and I like to go to the business floor for hors d'oeurves, wine, and a little peace and quiet.
Since we are located in the center of town, we walk everywhere or take a bus, metro, or tram. The embassy is a 30 minute walk and we can find groceries near-by in any direction.
We'll be here until at least the end of July but since we are so comfortable, we don't mind. We have plenty of space, comfy beds, insulated quiet, internet, a washing machine, mesmerizing views, and maid service- life is good!
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Garrett will be excited to see the pool Michael references in his emails to him.
Debbi
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