Originally Posted by
Digital01
I feel like you've had patch of bad luck on F flights recently, between this guy in what was likely the Porsche to pick you up, the guy on his phone in Emirates F, etc. Hope your journey across the pond was better!
Thanks
Digital01. Return flight was excellent. Coming up soon.
Originally Posted by
Flyingfox
Excellent as usual.
I really enjoy the narrative, it's my favourite part!
The limo driver for LH sounds atypical - did you have a chance to enquire?
Thank you
Flyingfox for your kind comments. In all our years flying thru FRA and MUC, this is the first bad driver we've ever encountered.
Originally Posted by
rittenhousesq
Really great trip report!
Your hotel suite in Florence seems quite beautiful, except for that bed, that looks small and uncomfortable, and that TV stuck on that small night stand is quite tacky!
Thanks
rittenhousesq. The bed was actually very comfortable... a lot better than it looked.
Originally Posted by
Annalisa12
Mrs SFO took a nap? She was just there for a weekend and she snoozed through shopping time! I've said it before.. I'm happy to trade places with Mrs SFO so I too can go shopping in Italy. I'm very jealous of her! She can come to Australia and go on a holiday with my husband.
I loved the hotel.
LOL. I don't know what to say on the wife swapping offer.
She only napped that first afternoon. Believe me, she didn't nap again during shopping hours.
Originally Posted by
LH4116
Really terrible that you didn't get a Porsche ride to the terminal, or more accurately the driver refusing to take you. I think you should write a complaint to Lufthansa. Also is it possible to access the FCL the day before e.g if you have an overnight connection, or is it only for same-day departures and arrivals?
I do plan on writing to LH about the driver. You can only access the FCL or FCT the day you arrive or depart on LH/LX First.
Originally Posted by
offerendum
Didnīt visit the lounge in Florence as I didnīt realize, that itīs outside security
But didnīt miss much
You didn't miss a thing. Indeed, the shopping area before "the gates" seemed a lot more interesting.
Originally Posted by
JohnRain
What a day, meeting LH's finest and learning about the existence of Conchita Wurst...
Good thing at least the Schnitzel was decent....
Thanks
JohnRain. The Schnitzel saved the day... until we saw Conchita of course.
Originally Posted by
abeyro
SFO777, your narrative is a treat.
I highly appreciate it that you reveal prices of meals/hotels/tours you partake. It adds an extra perspective in perceiving things if you know how much they charge for various items at various places around the world.
For example, Villa Kennedy...the rack rate is 275 and the room is supposed to be some 35 sq.m. but your photo shows it a bit... cramped. Illusion of the photography? Also, am I right that the room's decor was just so-so?
Thank you very much
abeyro. Yeah, the room was pretty tiny. But more than adequate for a short night stay.
Originally Posted by
FallenPlat
This is a wonderful report, as usual.
The Palazzo Magnani Feroni looks like the real deal to me, true hotel happiness; and that linguini with clam sauce actually looked pretty good.
I really do need to get back to Italy even if it will involve a plane change!
Thanks so much
FallenPlat.
Originally Posted by
greg5
A week earlier and I would have been in this picture, as we were on a quick trip to Locarno. Great Trip Report as always! I'm tempted to hop on the train down to Florence just for one of those sandwiches.
Thank you
greg5 and for identifying Locarno.
Originally Posted by
mike&co
For those of you wondering what that is exactly (myself included) Obatzda is a Bavarian cheese delicacy. It is prepared by mixing two thirds aged soft cheese, usually Camembert and one third butter. Sweet or hot paprika powder, salt, pepper are the traditional seasonings as well as a small amount of beer. Wikipedia.Great trip report once again sfo777
Thank you
DTS and
mike&co.