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Old May 24, 2026 | 7:18 pm
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This trip has been long overdue. Now, finally, in May of 1968, you're on your way to Santa Maria in the Azores Islands. There, you'll join your childhood friend Philippe and his lovely wife Ava for a ten day sail around the islands on his new catamaran. And of course, you're pleased to have been able to book a pair of First Class seats for you and your girlfriend aboard TAP Portuguese Airlines' offering nonstop Boeing 707 service from New York to Santa Maria.

A lovely stewardess welcomes you both aboard while another relieves you of your outer garments and offers a pre-departure libation. Hmm... is the wine chilled yet? Right on! Two glasses of your white wine, please. Menus were delivered next, and, following delicious sips off your wine, you both perused this evening's dinner offerings...

TAP TRANSPORTES AEREOS PORTUGUESES

DINNER

New York to Santa Maria

Caviar Belouga Malossol

Melba Toast

Appetizers

Scottish Smoked Salmon
Medallions of Lobster "Belle Vue"
Portuguese Sardines
Prosciutto with Melon
Fois Gras de Strasbourg


Consommé
Flavored with Port Wine or Madeira

Salad in Season
Choice of Dressings

Main Courses

Duckling a la Julius
~or~
Veal Chops with Madeira Sauce

Accompaniments
Selection of Vegetables
Portuguese Fried Potatoes

Assortment of Cheeses
Served with Traditional Accompaniments

Dessert
Black Forest Cake
Assortment of Pastries

Fresh Fruit Basket

Portuguese Coffee










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