The Strike Strikes Again, Sorta
Knowing that Air France was planning a strike this past week, I switched my flight to Singapore Airlines. Dodo was on that same flight so it worked out well. At least that's what I thought. When we arrived at the airport, Singapore Airlines told me that my ticket had been canceled and refunded by my company's travel agency! No reason whatsoever, just human error. I had to scramble and buy a ticket. You won't believe the price - about 10k! So, here's what ten thousand smackers buys you....
Huge you-can-fit-two-people-in-one seats. Dodo was right next to me and we coulda fit two more people, I believe. Each seat turned into a fully flat bed with sheets, covers, two pillows, etc. The staff were at our beck and call. As we waited for the food to arrive we watched movies. I went for as many Hong Kong crime thrillers as I could find, I love those.
First up, their famous satay that Dodo raves about. Mutton and chicken. Not bad.
Next, prawns on top of a bed of shredded apple, celery and onion. I quite liked this.
My favorite was the thai spicy chicken. It burned all the way and was terrific. The flight was 12 hrs so it was around $800/hr. I hope my boss doesn't have a heart attack when he sees my expense report! We landed this morning (Monday) at 6am Singapore time, had breakfast and then slept for a bit. Now, I am in the rental apartment, next to the window, doing work. I am about to join a conference call with the Frenchies. The windows are open, a breeze is blowing and it's around 80 degrees.....
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