I had never stayed at the Palisade, I'd heard about the 5 star restaurant, award winning meals and vino's to die for. I heard about the unique position, the view, the rustic original qualities, but I never really believed them until I layed eyes on it. I got out of the taxi, the winds off the harbour blew my hair, and slammed the entrance door in my face.. 2 young local lads inside were most helpful, carried my bags in. I was staying for 3 days. I had a number of events to be at, I needed accessibility and price (I don't earn buckets of cash).
Apparently I would be on the 3rd floor, 2 above the award winning restaurant, where the most glorious aromas and meals are created by 2 of Sydney's best alchemists to date. I walked into my room, having received my key, my bags were waiting for me (thanks boys). A cosey room, with a beautiful door out to the balcony. Eagerly I flung the door wide open.. gazing out onto a very historical snap-shot of Sydney and its beginnings. Being a country......
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