The Most Luxurious Hotel in the City Center - Monomad Challenge

Hello community... This is my entry for the #monomad challenge, I hope you enjoy it, please check out my story below.

A bright morning greeted me warmly as I decided to explore the city. The cool air typical of the Takengon highlands made my steps feel light. Dew still clung to the leaves, and the blue sky was clear and cloudless. I strolled leisurely through several corners of the city, which were starting to bustle with activity. The sound of vehicles drifted softly, mixed with the chirping of birds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the morning.

I continued my journey toward the lake, and along the way, my gaze fell upon a magnificent building standing in the city center. It was Parkside Petro Gayo Takengon, the city's grandest and tallest hotel. Even from a distance, its luxury was obvious. The towering six-story building stood proudly, with a modern design that blended seamlessly with the surrounding natural beauty. This hotel has become a new icon for Takengon, a haven for tourists visiting to enjoy the charms of Lake Laut Tawar.

Many tourists choose to stay here because of its strategic location, close to the city center and not too far from the lake. From the hotel room balconies, guests can enjoy stunning views of the expanse of the sparkling blue lake waters illuminated by the morning sun, as well as the surrounding green hills. The atmosphere was calm and refreshing, perfect for unwinding.

Outside the hotel grounds, the scenery shifted to a more natural setting. Vast expanses of green rice fields offered a beautiful contrast to the grandeur of the hotel buildings. Locals sometimes used these fields to grow chilies, tomatoes, or other vegetables. During the growing season, the green of the leaves combined with the bright red of the ripening tomatoes or chilies, creating a mesmerizing panorama.

Not far away, in a corner of the rice fields, several horses grazed happily. This is a common sight in Takengon, as many people in the area keep horses. The animals often roamed freely around the fields, adding to the natural and peaceful feel of this cool, small town.

That morning was perfect: soft sunlight, clean air, and a blend of natural beauty and the grandeur of modern architecture. Walking around Parkside Petro Gayo Takengon, I felt grateful to be able to enjoy the beauty of this simple yet enchanting city. Takengon truly embodies the harmony of nature, culture, and progress.

Below are some photos in black and white for your virtual enjoyment...

Below are the original photos, before being edited to your black and white visual appearance...

All photos were taken with an iPhone 11 camera and edited in the Lightroom app for black and white.

That concludes my post for this entry, I hope you enjoy it.

Location Via https://worldmappin.com/ : [//]:# (!worldmappin 4.63204 lat 96.85390 long PARKSIDE PETRO HOTEL TAKENGON d3scr)
Via Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/s39KXUj59oLaAuBn7

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@ponpase