The Islamabad Marriott Hotel - What a Shame



Here is what a day at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel might have been like, before today's bombing and total destruction.  The information I use comes from Marriott's website.

I could lie down on my down comforter, rest my head on my down pillow, in my air conditioned room, watching CNN or ESPN.  I'd have my bathrobe on of course.  Maybe having a drink from the mini-bar.  In the morning I would have eaten at the Nadia Coffee Shop which is apparently popular for Sunday brunches.  Later on I swam in the heated, outdoor pool and checked out the Xavier Health Club (maybe an appointment for a massage tomorrow, before breakfast?).  Dinner tonight would be at the Royal Elephant restaurant for Thai food, but not before I visit a few of the attractions near the hotel - Faisal Mosque, Rose & Jasmine Garden, the Taxilla Museum.  Since their is wireless internet available I could send an email home about my day.

Too bad.  Nobody will ever do this again....or at least not for a very long time.  Another egotistical move by Man.


Top photo - marriott.com
Bottom photo - Farooq Naeem / Agence France-Presse - Getty Images

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