Goodbye, Maldives!


Tried to recline my seat, but unfortunately the seat was spoilt and cannot stay in the reclined position. No worries as the cabin was quite empty, I moved to the rear seat 61A. Surprisingly, the window seats at the last few rows felt to have slightly more seat pitch, probably due to the curvature of the cabin.


Climbing to cruising altitude. Nothing but the ocean for almost the entire flight.


First up, bar service and again using full bar carts. Of course, Singapore Sling for me! All of us were given 2 packets of nuts each again.


A second round of drinks were served, and the very kind stewardess along my aisle, on seeing my eaten packets of nuts, offered me another packet. Well, I politely declined but requested for an apple juice. Boy, I am beginning to like this set of crew!

Crew conducting bar service.


About half hour after the bar service, dinner was served. Lets take a look at the menu. Hmm, not too exciting.


Dinner is served. Had a coke light to go along.


Pasta and tuna salad. Simple starter.


Cheese, crackers and roll.


Braised beef with green peppercorn sauce with sauteed vegetable and mashed potatoes. Portion was sufficient but taste was not too inspiring.


Stir fried chicken with ginger and spring onion, chinese vegetable and steamed rice. This selection was slightly better.


Again, the rich and creamy dessert was the redeeming factor. Enjoyed it with a cup of hot coffee. Chocolate cream cake with coffee sauce