Okay so Aloysius has your brain in a bind trying to understand net present values and Internal Rate of Return and Benefit Cost Ratio (oooh the pain!!) and he's forgotten that we are really here just to get away from the stress of the office (just kidding). But now you need really need a break and even a good game of pool in the common room is not gonna relieve the tension.I got just thing for you. Its the EUROMAST TOWER!! For those more adventurous among you 
or those really in need of going home (like me) 10lbs lighter you can bike it. But for those who think that that is even more stress just head to Central Station. Now if you aren't sure where that is then you are not really stressed...you are now traumatized and Erasmus Medical Centre might be the better tour - I'll take you there in the next post :-) oh yes I've been there (broken toe) and lemme just say you'll be very happy and grateful for those euros you've put to insurance. 
But back to the Euromast Tower. I won't do a spoiler and tell you all about it but its 328feet high and gives a panoramic view of the city, There is one round shaped lift which is made up of glass walls to give a 360 degree of the city. To add to the fun this round lift keeps rotating so that you do not miss any good view of city….till the horizon. Se the Rotterdam port, feeders, ships, canals, road, garden from top. Its green city with lovely view from top. But what's really nice about it is its close, it won't break the bank at 8.5 euros and its not something you need hours to enjoy. Perfect for a small break. Of course, you can make it a longer stop if you have lunch or a cuppa coffee (shown in photo below) as there is a lovely restaurant. And for those of you who will find love here...the ladies do enjoy the Valentines nite there which is always in demand, so book early. But I would recommend a lovely cup of coffee inside afterwards as it gets more than a little nippy.
or those really in need of going home (like me) 10lbs lighter you can bike it. But for those who think that that is even more stress just head to Central Station. Now if you aren't sure where that is then you are not really stressed...you are now traumatized and Erasmus Medical Centre might be the better tour - I'll take you there in the next post :-) oh yes I've been there (broken toe) and lemme just say you'll be very happy and grateful for those euros you've put to insurance. 
But back to the Euromast Tower. I won't do a spoiler and tell you all about it but its 328feet high and gives a panoramic view of the city, There is one round shaped lift which is made up of glass walls to give a 360 degree of the city. To add to the fun this round lift keeps rotating so that you do not miss any good view of city….till the horizon. Se the Rotterdam port, feeders, ships, canals, road, garden from top. Its green city with lovely view from top. But what's really nice about it is its close, it won't break the bank at 8.5 euros and its not something you need hours to enjoy. Perfect for a small break. Of course, you can make it a longer stop if you have lunch or a cuppa coffee (shown in photo below) as there is a lovely restaurant. And for those of you who will find love here...the ladies do enjoy the Valentines nite there which is always in demand, so book early. But I would recommend a lovely cup of coffee inside afterwards as it gets more than a little nippy.
Parkhaven 20 Rotterdam The Netherlands - Tel: 010/436-4811
