Warsaw, Briefly

The view from the 35th floor

Today was a beautiful day in Warsaw, Poland.  A walk through the quiet city streets clearly shows how she still bears more than traces of her former Soviet ties.  New architecture is slowly overtaking the old and history is giving way to progress. Despite the look towards the future, the past is ever-present, looming still and reminding Warsaw of her roots.

The Palace of Culture and Science -a "gift" from Stalin, she echoes the Seven Sisters in Moscow

The Palace of Culture and Science -they say the best view of the city is from her top floors

a sign of new growth and an expanding economy

The building behind the crane with the red detailing was once the tallest building in all of Warsaw.

Old guard on the left, new guard on the right.

Political Commentary -look closely at the helmets and puppet strings.

waiting for the tram

Dziadek (grandfather)