First of all, I've got to say that the Hotel Krasnopsky is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. Right on Dam Square, the five star hotel was a comfortable home base. It was a Priceline bid--$70 per night, regularly about $300. The first night I wanted to unwind, and there were lots of ads for the Deco Sauna. I thought a steam/jacuzzi might be just the ticket for my poor feet, so I grabbed my trunks and walked the fifteen minutes across town. It turned out that swim trunks weren't allowed (oh my!). There were lots of normal couples milling around the cashier lady, normal although naked. Figuring what the hell, I'm in Europe, (and too embarrassed to walk back out now), I grabbed a way too small towel, a shower, and headed for the sauna. Eventually a bit of the discomfort faded, and I did feel more relaxed and clean than in the last few weeks. Sorry, no pictures :-) Here are some pictures, though, of Amsterdam:
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