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Because I cancelled my trip to Nepal, I was able to upgrade
to Business Class for my flight to India. The lounge is very
enjoyable. Plenty of finger foods, pop, water, beer, liquor -
which is all free. I'll take 2, thank you. Getting to the
airport was a challenge. I'm glad I left early. The traffic was
pretty bad, and there were some car wrecks on the highway.
Checking in through Business Class was great. No line at
check-in, passport control had no line, but the lounge is
further away from my gate than I would like. First Class is much
closer.
In one week, I've done so much. I have seen the Grand Palace, Attahaya, Reclining Buddha, Bridge on the Rive Kwai,
and one of the great temple complexes in the world - Angkor Wat. And that's just the first week. Three more to go. A dream
come true.
Everything has been going very well. The only minor problem
was blowing up my battery re-charger, but that was a cheap
replacement. Cambodia cost more than I thought, but tourism is
really driving up the cost. Thailand is extremely cheap. It's
going to be hard to say what the best things are, My 'Trip in
Review' might be pretty long.
It's time for my flight - 5 1/2 hours. A bit long, but not
too bad. I'm sure it will go quickly. I've been listening to the 'Da
Vinci Code' on CD. I keep falling asleep every time. Maybe I'll
get through more of it this time.
OK, other than First Class, what's better than Business
Class? Business Class on Thai Air. I have a huge seat which really
reclines, foot rest, 2 glasses of champagne before we take off,
and private video screen. Here's what I had for dinner:
- First Course
- Marinated Tiger Prawn and Smoked Salmon
- Royal Project Mixed Salad with Royal Orchid Dressing
- Main Course
- Chicken Curry
- Kesari Rice, Mixed Vegetables
- Tab Tim Fish E-saan Style
- Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice, Mixed Vegetables
- Assorted Breads, Biscuits, Butter
- Assorted Cheese and Dried Fruit Tray
- Fresh Fruits
- Dessert
- Ma-Toom Mousse Cake
- Tea, Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino
Plus, I get a Royal Orchid Bag, with comb, hair brush,
toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, eye covers, ear plugs, Nivana
skin cream, and lip balm. Sweet. 'Collateral' with Tom
Cruise is on. Ahh, yes.. another glass of champagne, rum and
coke, white wine with my salad, a little port wine after dinner,
and some Drambuie with desert. The good life. 'The Elf' with
what's his name is on next. I wonder how First Class is, because
this is pretty nice.
I was meet at the airport by my tour guide. We will start
tomorrow at 10 a.m. It's 50 degrees here, but smoggy. A good
day of leisure. |
