UALboy

With just 24 hours in Heidelberg, we wasted no time going into town. The whole town was definitely in Christmas mode already. There was like one Christmas market every few hundred meters as one walked down the Hauptstrasse. We also visited the top of ???, which gives a very nice view of the town from the top of the church.




Castle with the town below


Christmas market


Alte Bruecke


Ice-rink in the Christmas market, with the Castle in the background


The Castle itself was quite interesting. It seems like they are working on doing some major repairs on the Castle to fix it up. So, some part of it is still in ruins.


There was a super big wine barrel in there


View of the town from the castle

UALboy

After arriving from Heidelberg into FRA at 5:35pm, we waited patiently till the Late Night Check-in became available for next-day passenger. At 6:00pm shape, we approached the Star Gold/First class desk for check-in desk. It turns out that my research has remained the same, First class has been booked full, while C/Y are crazy underbooked. So, with our plan to use our SWU to upgrade the flight has been foiled, we checked our bags and then made our way to Frankfurt am Main. The best part about Frankfurt is that there is always an S-bahn train taking you to downtown area (the worst that you have to wait is probably 15 minutes) and the journey is approximately 10 minutes.

After unexplainably getting lost in getting to IC FRA, which should only be 5-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof, we finally arrived into IC Frankfurt. We have booked the cheapest room since it was really just an overnight layover room. However, they have upgraded us to a panoramic suite. The suite actually comprises of two rooms, one serving as a bathroom (or really just a standard hotel room), while the corner room serving as an office. This kind of setup was quite weird. While the corner room was just way too big as a living room/office, the sleeping room was just too small to be a bedroom. But, it was all good. We essentially left immediately for the Christmas Market at the Dom/Roemer, which is 10-minute walk away from IC Frankfurt.


Bedroom


Living room/office


View from the room

Dom/Roemer kinda reminded me of the perfect mileage run that we had a few years ago. We landed into FRA in the morning. After a nice nap, we went to Dom/Roemer for a nice dinner and some photos, then we returned to FRA the next day to fly back to US. The truth is that there is plenty more to be seen close to FRA. But, if you want a relaxing a MR around FRA (aka not an immediate turnaround in FRA), that might be a fun way to do it.

UALboy

Alright. Back to going home, our flight to LAX has been assigned to A55, which is one of the gates going to the US. However, A55 is really far from the Tower lounge, which is located after gate A65. So, it took quite a while to get there. The lounge was just newly built and everything looks quite fresh. However, the snacks available for the morning departure are quite interesting. There is your usual croissant, they also have a hot sandwich station.


Tower Lounge

Once we are onboard, we are quite impressed by the comfort of the seat. I mean, it is no SQ new business class. However, it was certainly acceptable. The FAs were competent and quite friendly. So, it was in general a good flight, even though it is the end of the trip.


View from the nose


Christmas decoration onboard


The seat


Pre-departure champagne


Some nuts and champagne after departure

Menu

Express Service

We additionally offer our cold Express Sercice in order to give you more time to work or relax: we serve the hors d’oeurvre of your choice, cheese and dessert upon your request

Hors d’oeuvres


Mosasic of Scallop and Salmon served with Apple and Fennel Salad, Crème Fraiche with Keta Caviar


Venison Pie with Waldorf Salad and Fig Confit

Mixed Lettuce with Pumpkin, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pine nuts and French Dressing

Entrees


We are proud to present our traditional
Roast Goose with Red Cabbage, Potato Dumplings and Herb crumb Butter.
As an Alternative to the Compositions of our Star Chef


Herb crusted fried Cod
Served with Carrots, Zucchini and Pearl Barley

Penne with Vegetable Ragout and Parmesan Cheese

Cheese and Dessert


Comte, Roquefort and Camembert Cheese


Almond Sandwich of Tangerine and Plum with rose-Hip Ssauce
Fruit Salad

Dinner

Entrees
Spiced Salmon and Potato Salad,
Venison Ham roll filled with Cream Cheese
Accompanied by Red Cabbage Salad,
Munster Cheese with Caraway and marinated Onions

Or

Quiche Lorraine

Dessert
Orange Pound Cake Hotel K

With that, we are done with the trip. Hope you have enjoyed the report!

ramolnar

This was very enjoyable. It gives me photos to think about for my flights (or maybe wishes like SQ) this summer. Thank you.

ELAL

amazing report!