I arrived at the airport 2 hours before the flight. No queues for checking in, but a considerable queue for Pre-Check (security). I found the United Club lounge was conveniently located across the aisle from my departure gate. Inconveniently the lounge didn’t open until 07:30 (my scheduled departure time) so I went to the next…
My adventure begins. Last night I returned from Asia (Qatar), a little later than expected thanks to United Airlines. At least the flight across the pond on Lufthansa was good. You don’t realize how quiet the 747-8i really is until you get on Airbus and can’t even hear the video with earbuds on. I’ve…
I’m headed back to the states a week later than expected. I’ll have enough time at my house to do laundry, pack and get a much needed haircut. I have one of the craziest routings. Because hardly any airline flies to Doha I am flying Lufthansa. Unfortunately the first segment stops in Kuwait on…
1 week to go before my 2 week tor of China. This will be the first escorted tour I’ve ever been on – so I am curious about the experience. I’ve been on many excursions during cruises, but this is the first land based trip (although there is a river cruise and many flights…
I walked around West Bay today despite the heat.
I am finally back on land after taking an Augusta Westland 139 back to Doha, Qatar. I spent 21 days onboard the Seafox Marinia… (see information in links below). I’m looking forward to some good food back onshore. Seafox Marinia information: http://www.seafox.com/en/webfolio/fleet/Seafox-Marinia/e/pm/102/ https://www.superb-vacations.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Seafox-Marinia.pdf
Two days ago I took an Augusta Westland 139 out to sea. I’m located at the circle on the map below next to “Idd Al Shargi”. It was my first helicopter ride of the year (I’ve taken plenty through the years). Today I did a lot of walking and climbing up and down stairs. The weather has…
United has some new cool napkins
So far the trip is uneventful, about to fly to Dallas… United’s magazine features someplace I’ve already been…
USA Today story regarding laptops and tablets no longer being allowed in carry-on baggage on flights from Qatar, Turkey, UAE, etc. Official information from Department of Homeland Security: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/03/21/fact-sheet-aviation-security-enhancements-select-last-point-departure-airports
I’m going on my first escorted tour in May. I’m going to China, which requires a visa (except for the 72/144 hour visa waiver if you continue to a third country). I applied for the visa last Friday at the Chinese consulate in Houston (yes, I was actually in Houston) and picked up my passport with…
On my way to Houston from Abu Dhabi. First flight to Amsterdam on KLM was slightly delayed. It was on a nice new Boeing 787. I can tell the difference as my eyes aren’t as dry as on any of the other airplanes. Now I’m sitting in the upper deck of a Boeing 747. It’s…
I was lucky enough to get a day off so I could enjoy being outside and watching the Red Bull Air Race in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately I didn’t bring my good camera – I figured I wouldn’t have any free time. So some poor mobile phone pictures will have to do…. …
Here are some pictures from Yas Mall / Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. I went to get some Greek food (at the mall, not at Ferrari World). I’ve been to Ferrari World twice already, but I just wandered over to see what was on display (and the Greek place is next to the entrance). They…
I’m on my way back to Abu Dhabi, this time with Delta and KLM. Here’s a picture of my home from Detroit to Amsterdam in DeltaOne… And my dinner choices… I’ll have the beef 🙂
On my way back to the states from Abu Dhabi. I stayed in Doha, Qatar at the Oryx Rotana hotel. My other option was to stay in Abu Dhabi and get a very early fight to Doha for my connection which meant no real sleep when you go to the airport at 3 AM. …
Here’s my dinner menu on Qatar Airways…
Today was proof as to why it wasn’t worth spending a couple of more days in Buenos Aires. I woke up, took the subway 7.5 pesos each way (50¢) to plaza Italia and visited the botanical gardens (free) when it opens at 0930. After that I walked a short distance to the Japanese Garden, which…