Arriving in Lublin

 The Team's hotel in Lublin is the Grand Hotel Lublinanka, which has quite a storied history dating back to 1899, first constructed as the Bank of Lublin Industrialists.  During World War II the Germans transformed the building into the Deutsches Haus (German House), and then it became Lublinanka hotel after the war. The hotel is located witin walking distance of the Old Town Market
 Square.

Pictured at right is the plaza that is 2 minutes walking from the hotel and leads to the Old City.  There are several bars and restaurants along this stretch. 


And below is the City Mayor's Office. 
(Hey Ethan, maybe you'll have an office like this one day)

Lublin City Mayor's Office

Entering the Old City

 The IBM Team entering the Old City on our way to late lunch.  I couldn't think of a more fitting way to get to know the city of Lublin than to visit one of its restaurants and hear the stories the locals have to tell.

The IBM Team - Local host Jerzy Schindler is at the head of the table

Of course, the stories come easier with some beer.  Perla beer is a local favorite.  And now one of mine too!  There are 6 different Perla beers;  the one we had with lunch was the Niepasteryzowana (Non-pasteurized). I ordered traditional Polish Pork and dumplings.  I always thought that the Polish were known for sausage;  they do eat sausage, however it was interesting to learn that Pork is the more traditional favorite.  The meal was fantastic!!






After lunch we went back to the hotel to finish unpacking and unwind from the trip from Warsaw.  The city of Lublin is beautiful and we can see there is lots to explore. Later in the evening a small group of us visited a local Pub (the Old Pub) and ordered a beer tube for the night cap.  What an incredible first day in Lublin!