Wuudge...
As a non-Polish speaker, I've been walking around saying that I'm going to Polish Fashion Week in Lodz.. As it turns out, Łódź is pronounced more like Wuudge. Who would have guessed? Ah, mere rookie error.
Arriving into Poland for the first time was a bit surreal. The sky was entirely clear on the flight from Zurich and I got a bit lost in the intricate patterns of symmetrical blocks of shaded green farmland. I couldn't help but wonder whether the entire country was comprised of a jigsaw of potatoes and cabbage...
Later in the afternoon, after a train ride spent sitting on the floor with a box of macaroons, Kit, Shini and I were checked into Andel's Hotel Lodz. A seriously magnanimous building that used to house Poland's largest textile mill but is now home to both a hotel and an impressive conference facility. The hotel has been kind enough to sponsor our stay while in the city and I can't think of a better way to be welcomed to the country for the first time - it is beautiful.
After getting a little guided tour around the massive complex today, much of the time spent oogling at exposed original brick work and scouting out hidden pieces of art spray painted onto the walls, we headed out back to explore the wondrous delicacies that Lodz has in store. Strangely we wound up at a Mexican restaurant and then wandered the aisles of a grocery store looking for conditioner. Tomorrow the goals are to swim in the rooftop pool and make it over to see some shows at Polish Fashion Week.
Wearing: Ralph Lauren Zebra Havana sunglasses, Obakki Lily dress (HPR London), Paul & Joe bag (HPR London) and Madewell jacket.
