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tuchop

Jan 5, 2014 7:19 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22091129)

Thanks very much tuchop. I believe the two options are dinner & show or drinks & show. Most tables went for dinner but at least one table was drinks and dinner. The dinner and show was not cheap, about USD 325 per person.

Thank you very much for the answer. Keep enjoying my beautiful country, and if you need any suggestions please let me know via PM. Best of the lucks!

krazykanuck

Jan 5, 2014 9:23 pm

When I get old and married (no offense :)), I really hope I have the time and money to travel like SFO777.

lx343

Jan 6, 2014 3:51 am

What a fantastic TR once again.

Your are living the dream most of us cant afford, or just once upon a time:-)

keep it coming.

AA_EXP09

Jan 6, 2014 5:21 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazykanuck (Post 22092457)

When I get old and married (no offense :)), I really hope I have the time and mileage to travel like SFO777.

fixed it for you.

jason8612

Jan 6, 2014 5:43 pm

Ah!
We were just in Buenos Aires from Dec 28-31 and Mendoza from Dec 31-Jan 3.
We also did a wine tour on Jan 2nd (different spots though)

DALtoAAL

Jan 6, 2014 7:41 pm

WOW, this report....I'm speechless! Seems that this was pretty nice way to spend New Year!

skye1

Jan 7, 2014 9:46 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22079953)

Wow, small world indeed. FAs can make or break. Your J FA probably had lower seniority, hence the better service. :D

That was my thought exactly.

Am also remembering this for the same "bucket" of water you posted...was catching the same view you posted of the incoming BA aircraft, walking along, & almost tripped on the puddle & accompanying bucket.

SFO777

Jan 7, 2014 10:25 am

SFO777

Jan 7, 2014 10:26 am

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And then to lunch at MUN Casarena, a fabulous Asian-Argentinian fusion restaurant and one of Mendoza/Lujan de Cuyo's hot new restaurants.
http://www.chefmun.com/

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Today's menu.

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Starting with The Mendoza Salad paired with Casarena's 505 Sauvignon Blanc 2012.

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And wonderful orange honey-mustard dressing.

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Chilean Salmon Nigiri & Yellowtail Tuna on Crispy Rice, paired with
Casarena's Rama Negra Reserva Pinot Noir 2011.

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The chef rejected the pork today so no Mun-style Dim Sum Pork Buns, but a very nice substitution, paired with a Rosé.

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And, OMG, the most amazing Korean Style Rib-eye and Organic Micro Greens, paired with Casarena's Rama Negra Reserva Malbec 2011.

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And to finish today's culinary orgy, a delicious Melon Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis & Cocoa Tuiles, paired with Casarena's Rama Negra Extra Brut.

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No mas! Time to head home for nap.

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SFO777

Jan 7, 2014 10:27 am

SFO777

Jan 7, 2014 10:36 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuchop (Post 22091848)

Thank you very much for the answer. Keep enjoying my beautiful country, and if you need any suggestions please let me know via PM. Best of the lucks!

Thank you tuchop. We had a wonderful time in both BA and amazing Mendoza.

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Originally Posted by krazykanuck (Post 22092457)

When I get old and married (no offense :)), I really hope I have the time and money to travel like SFO777.

Or the miles. ;)

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Originally Posted by lx343 (Post 22093670)

What a fantastic TR once again.
Your are living the dream most of us cant afford, or just once upon a time:-)
keep it coming.

Thanks lx343. Glad you are enjoying.

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Originally Posted by jason8612 (Post 22099175)

Ah!
We were just in Buenos Aires from Dec 28-31 and Mendoza from Dec 31-Jan 3. We also did a wine tour on Jan 2nd (different spots though)

Wow, missed you by a day. I just posted a second round. Did you get to Achaval-Ferrer or Casarena?

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Originally Posted by DALtoAAL (Post 22099820)

WOW, this report....I'm speechless! Seems that this was pretty nice way to spend New Year!

Thanks DALtoAAL. We had a great time.

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Originally Posted by skye1 (Post 22103497)

That was my thought exactly.
Am also remembering this for the same "bucket" of water you posted...was catching the same view you posted of the incoming BA aircraft, walking along, & almost tripped on the puddle & accompanying bucket.

LOL. Not exactly the most modern airport. And what about the mob scene of people waiting for pax to exit customs. :eek:

jason8612

Jan 7, 2014 10:57 am

We did on Jan 2nd:

Alta Vista
Achaval-Ferrer
Melipal

We did a lunch in Melipal and it was excellent. A 5 course tasting with wine pairing.

DCA1983

Jan 7, 2014 11:21 am

What a spectacular report in your series of them lately! I have to say, my favorite part is the quality of your photos!

catmndu

Jan 7, 2014 11:23 am

Thank you so much for the great commentary and choice pictures. I'm flying J tomorrow on AA from LHR to DFW and I just don't think my chicken will compare :(.

I was in Argentina a few months ago. You're reminding me why I need to go back.

Thanks for the great report (all of your reports are quite impressive)!

Skipcool3

Jan 7, 2014 2:06 pm

Inspiring me to visit, thank you.
Pleased to see that you have been enjoying yourself in BA as opposed to on BA!

mike&co

Jan 7, 2014 2:37 pm

Amazing report, thoroughly enjoyed it. How much weight did you put on ? :D you seem to be eating (and drinking) 24/7

cmn.jcs

Jan 8, 2014 1:30 pm

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Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22103853)

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What is this?

lsed	Jan 8, 2014 1:55 pm

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Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22053781)

My bad. Good catch AA_EXP09. That is indeed the blue rate. We are getting 8.5 AR$ per US dollar in stores and restaurants when we pay in USD cash.

Blue rate is currently 10 or slightly over.

I love this city!

You should fly down to Patagonia too, the glacier hiking made my trip!

TravelerMSY

Jan 8, 2014 2:19 pm

LSED, could you point me to a primer on the easy way to get the blue rate?

Keep up the good work, SFO777. You're making me hungry for 3 steaks a day now.

AA_EXP09

Jan 8, 2014 4:11 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by TravelerMSY (Post 22113078)

LSED, could you point me to a primer on the easy way to get the blue rate?

Keep up the good work, SFO777. You're making me hungry for 3 steaks a day now.

Search 'dolar blue/paralelo' and you should find websites that tell you what it is.

jason8612

Jan 8, 2014 4:41 pm

Yup. I actually got 9.7 pesos per USD in BA on Calle Florida.
Which when I paid for my stay at the IC Mendoza, that came out to under $60/night :)
Full RA benefits. A nice suite upgrade. And a nice minibar.
BA IC was under $100/night when paid at the blue rate cash.

And a 350gr steak in BA was then about $18 USD if paid cash at the blue rate.

worldtraveller73

Jan 8, 2014 10:54 pm

Cavas Wine Lodge - that's a great find!! Rockstar ^

SFO777

Jan 9, 2014 8:51 am

After a short night and an very early 4AM wake-up call, our driver picked us up at 4:45PM for the 40 minute ride to Mendoza International.
Turned out we didn't need to arrive when we did as the LAN 3 hour before departure presentation was a bunch of nonsense. But considering this was our only flight option, I didn't want to chance it.

The LAN check-in counter was pretty much deserted when we arrived.

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Since there is basically only one gate beyond security and they don't want to co-mingle pax from two different flights, we sat for a good hour out in the terminal before it was "our turn" to go thru security and passport control. The line for security...

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By now, the LAN counter line was packed.

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Gate 1 and 2 and a duty free shop.

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LA 937
Mendoza MDZ to Santiago SCL
A320
7:40A-8:30A
January 4, 2013
Seats 2CJ

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As a One World Emerald, I was able to select cross aisle "Preferred" (E+) seats in the first four rows and get Preferente on my BP allowing us to be the first to board. Our preferred seats had a few extra inches of legroom, and with both of us on the aisle, the 40 minute flight was OK.

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Our personable FA. No beverage service on the quick up and down flight. Although like on our MAD-FRA LAN flight last year, the purser personally welcome me (well actually Mrs. SFO since she was sitting in my seat) and one other pax and thanked us for being OW Emeralds.

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SFO777

Jan 9, 2014 8:51 am

SFO777

Jan 9, 2014 8:52 am

SFO777

Jan 9, 2014 8:52 am

Eastbay1K

Jan 9, 2014 9:38 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22117980)

What day were you there? And yes, that is the "standard suite" upgrade in which I stay more than not. I am hoping that once after all these years I'll get to see a terrace suite, but I don't expect that will ever occur.

Glad you seemed to enjoy Santiago on your brief visit.

GlobalServiced

Jan 9, 2014 10:27 am

What a phenomenal trip. I've thought about visiting Buenos Aires before, but this really solidified that thought. Beautiful city. Thank you for sharing, as always, SFO777!

SFO777

Jan 9, 2014 10:30 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason8612 (Post 22104072)

We did on Jan 2nd:
Alta Vista
Achaval-Ferrer
Melipal
We did a lunch in Melipal and it was excellent. A 5 course tasting with wine pairing.

Did you really manage three wine tastings day? We blew off the 3rd one on Day 1 as we were already essentially "legally drunk". :eek:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCA1983 (Post 22104266)

What a spectacular report in your series of them lately! I have to say, my favorite part is the quality of your photos!

Thanks very much DCA1983. I really appreciate it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by catmndu (Post 22104282)

Thank you so much for the great commentary and choice pictures. I'm flying J tomorrow on AA from LHR to DFW and I just don't think my chicken will compare :(.
I was in Argentina a few months ago. You're reminding me why I need to go back.
Thanks for the great report (all of your reports are quite impressive)!

Thanks catmndu and for your kind comments.

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Originally Posted by Skipcool3 (Post 22105511)

Inspiring me to visit, thank you.
Pleased to see that you have been enjoying yourself in BA as opposed to on BA!

LOL. Funny I was thinking the same thing after I heard everyone in Argentina refer to Buenos Aires as BA.

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Originally Posted by mike&co (Post 22105720)

Amazing report, thoroughly enjoyed it. How much weight did you put on ? :D you seem to be eating (and drinking) 24/7

Thank you mike&co. Yeah, this was a bad trip for weight. Most trips, I usually put on only 2-3 lbs. and can lose it in 48 hours once home. But this time, I added 6 lbs. As Mrs. SFO said "well, duh!". Then I flew the inaugural JFK-LAX AA321 on Tuesday so it's been a struggle. As of today, I've lost 3 and will have to eat light for the next few days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmn.jcs (Post 22112752)

What is this?

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That's good question. It was an amuse bouche... I think some type of cream sauce/cheese with tomatoes. Maybe a variation of a gazpacho.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsed (Post 22112930)

Blue rate is currently 10 or slightly over.
I love this city! You should fly down to Patagonia too, the glacier hiking made my trip!

I only wish I understood the "Blue rate" thing better before we left as I would have taken a lot more USD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TravelerMSY (Post 22113078)

LSED, could you point me to a primer on the easy way to get the blue rate?
Keep up the good work, SFO777. You're making me hungry for 3 steaks a day now.

Thanks TravelerMSY. LOL at the 3 steaks a day. I'm sure some do.

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Originally Posted by AA_EXP09 (Post 22113820)

Search 'dolar blue/paralelo' and you should find websites that tell you what it is.

Good suggestion AA_EXP09.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason8612 (Post 22113993)

Yup. I actually got 9.7 pesos per USD in BA on Calle Florida.
Which when I paid for my stay at the IC Mendoza, that came out to under $60/night :)
Full RA benefits. A nice suite upgrade. And a nice minibar.
BA IC was under $100/night when paid at the blue rate cash.
And a 350gr steak in BA was then about $18 USD if paid cash at the blue rate.

Yeah, there are some great deals if you bring cash. Even with a CC, BA is incredibly cheap compared to other big cities.

Quote:

Originally Posted by worldtraveller73 (Post 22115833)

Cavas Wine Lodge - that's a great find!! Rockstar ^

Thanks worldtraveller73. We were fortunate to find avails at the last minute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 22118351)

What day were you there? And yes, that is the "standard suite" upgrade in which I stay more than not. I am hoping that once after all these years I'll get to see a terrace suite, but I don't expect that will ever occur. Glad you seemed to enjoy Santiago on your brief visit.

We were there on Saturday, 04JAN. Nice hotel, good-looking city. We were in 1471 and it looked like 1371 had the terrace.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasTea (Post 22118734)

What a phenomenal trip. I've thought about visiting Buenos Aires before, but this really solidified that thought. Beautiful city. Thank you for sharing, as always, SFO777!

Thanks so much, TexasTea. Definitely worth the trip but don't leave without going to Mendoza.

amolkold

Jan 9, 2014 1:26 pm

Great photos! Reminds me of my trip to SCL a couple years ago, though I stayed longer than a few hours. Will you actually use the return portion of your ticket? I know how this ends, I don't know if MrsSFO will be joining you :p

jason8612

Jan 9, 2014 4:27 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22118759)

Did you really manage three wine tastings day? We blew off the 3rd one on Day 1 as we were already essentially "legally drunk". :eek:

Yup, we managed 3 wineyards in one day.
But when we were in Cape Town in Summer 2012, we did 6 wineyards in a day :eek:

Which was the same day UA had the 4mile HKG mistake tickets and I was too drunk to use a PC. Oh well good thing they really didn't honor them :D

SFO777

Jan 10, 2014 8:21 am

SFO777

Jan 10, 2014 8:23 am

By the time I returned to the SkyClub, it didn't make sense to up and move to the Admirals Club for perhaps 15 minutes, so we toughed it out before heading towards the gate, which was actually more pleasant than sitting in the SkyClub. Our 767 from the nearby gate.

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And naturally, gate lice and a boarding, starting with the usual non-AA "pax traveling with small children and those that need a little extra time".

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Delta 146
Santiago SCL to Atlanta ATL
767-300ER
10:10P-5:55A +1 (sked)
10:10P-5:30A +1 (actual)
January 4, 2013
Seats 4BC

OK, what can I say? When one is used to First and only 6 to 10 other pax, this is going to take getting used to. Unfortunately, this is not even close to the comfortable BE seating configuration and space on the UD of the 744. My only consolation is that I am burning off SkyPesos that would otherwise go unused.

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Our home for the next 10 hours. :eek:

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Nice Westin Heavenly duvet and pillow but where the hell am I supposed to put it to sit down?

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Good legroom but this is one narrow seat. Despite the armrest, this is a very tight seat with absolutely zero storage.

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At least there is power.

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Water, almond snack and menus were placed at each seat prior to boarding.

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And FAs came by offering champagne (Jacquart nonetheless) or mimosas, and unlike in AA First, in real glasses. @:-)

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The DL Tumi amenity kit. Meh.

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IFE worked well.

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I have had so many bad Michelle Bernstein meal on DL domestic that I cringed when I opened the menu. But I'll give DL credit for catering tonight. Good menu and the food was excellent.

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Even the wine list is respectable and shows, that unlike on AA, inexpensive wines don't have to be swill.

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Once in the air, an excellent crew of FAs begin efficient and friendly service. A substantial hot towel about twice as large as BA/AA hot towels.

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Cocktail and Stuffed Peppers with whipped cheese and grilled cauliflower.

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The Stuffed Pepper was very good.

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And the DL tray with soup and salad.

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Caprese salad was good.

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As was the Wild Mushroom Soup, poured directly from a Thermos into my bowl. Probably the most best way to do it with a 32 pax J cabin which efficiency trumps elegance.

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I decided to go with the chicken tonight as even DL's domestic chicken meals are pretty good. Tonight's was really good. Roasted Chicken Bread with mushroom tarragon jus, scalloped potatoes and sautéed spinach.

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Mrs. SFO went with the lamb which she said was good.

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Nice after dinner cheese and dessert options. Not just the usual lazy US airline ice cream sundae. The selection of sweets was really good.

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After dinner and a movie, I turned the seat into a bed and tried as best I could to get a few hours sleep. Despite the nice pillow and duvet this is a far cry from LH or even AA. Then again, it is only J and you get what you pay for. Very narrow seat means little ability to move. And the foot well is so small that you can't turn without removing feet/legs and reinserting. Mrs. SFO was not happy. At around T-90, FAs came around with breakfast. I passed as I was still full from dinner.

All in all, the flight was just OK, especially for the price. Service, food and wine were all excellent. But in the end, this is not First Class or anything close to First Class. IMO, the hard product is terrible and for that reason alone, I would never willingly fly it again on a such a long flight.

Mrs. SFO was not as charitable. And she comes up with such great lines that I write them down just to remember. She is still complaining about the flight. No idea how we got on the subject but at dinner last night she said and I quote "Don't you ever put me on the piece of s**t again". Of course, DL is in good company, as last month she warned me "Don't ever book me on British Airways again." Yep, that's my Princess. :D

SFO777

Jan 10, 2014 8:25 am

Despite the thousands on deplaning international pax tonight, customs was a breeze as GE worked great with lots of kiosks. On the other hand, our PRIORITY bags were on the carousel towards then end of the lot. A few minutes later we were on the train for the A concourse.

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And a few minutes later, we were in a surprisingly crowded SkyClub complete with crying babies and cell phone yappers.

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Delta 1618
Atlanta ATL to Denver DEN
767-300ER (originally scheduled equipment)
757-200 International (revised equipment)
757-300 Domestic (last minute sub)
8:08A-9:39A
January 5, 2013

It just keeps getting better and better. In 48 hours, we covered the entire spectrum... from a 767-300ER to a 757-200 International config (nice upgrade) to the lowest of the low, a no-power, no-IFE domestic 757-300.
Even gogo crapped out half way into the flight.

Of course our 4BC on the 767 flowed thru to the 757-200 and then to the 757-300 meaning we were now cross aisle. Surly GA finally agreed to move us to 4CD.

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Choice of cereal or "egg, cheese and bacon sandwich". The sandwich was actually pretty good, much better than the Jeff McMuffin on UA.

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On time arrival in Denver, to slightly cooler temps than a few hours ago in Santiago. :eek:

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We had a great time in Argentina. Thanks to everyone for following the trip and for all your kind comments.

sky303

Jan 10, 2014 9:18 am

The key with the reconfigured 767s is scoring row 1 where the footwells are massive or getting either an aisle-side window seat or a central seat adjacent to the aisle (not with the table between the seat and the aisle) which have significantly more foot space than your seat.

Storage for me on these birds isn't too much of an issue, because with direct aisle access, I can get to the overhead really easily.

I'm glad to see that the catering and in-flight service was better than on your NRT-SEA route. I am kind of curious what the "princess" would have thought if you all had the same food and service experience with 747 UD seats...

Great report, filled with amazing steaks and other epicurean delights!

arlflyer

Jan 10, 2014 12:04 pm

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Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 22125395)

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Thought this bro was puking at first. That is all, carry on.

SFO777

Jan 11, 2014 9:56 am

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Thanks amolkold. You mean the return Y ticket. LOL, I know one person that won't be making that trip.

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Yup, we managed 3 wineyards in one day.
But when we were in Cape Town in Summer 2012, we did 6 wineyards in a day :eek: Which was the same day UA had the 4mile HKG mistake tickets and I was too drunk to use a PC. Oh well good thing they really didn't honor them :D

Oh to be young again. :cool:

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Originally Posted by sky303 (Post 22125939)

The key with the reconfigured 767s is scoring row 1 where the footwells are massive or getting either an aisle-side window seat or a central seat adjacent to the aisle (not with the table between the seat and the aisle) which have significantly more foot space than your seat.
Storage for me on these birds isn't too much of an issue, because with direct aisle access, I can get to the overhead really easily.
I'm glad to see that the catering and in-flight service was better than on your NRT-SEA route. I am kind of curious what the "princess" would have thought if you all had the same food and service experience with 747 UD seats...
Great report, filled with amazing steaks and other epicurean delights!

Thank you sky303. Doubtful on ever getting her opinion on DL's 747 UD, as one of her many choice comments after the flight was "I'm never flying Business Class again!" :eek:

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Thought this bro was puking at first. That is all, carry on.

LOL. I see what you mean. :D

Digital01

Jan 12, 2014 10:21 am

6 is the most tastings?? Last time we were in Tuscany we did 8-9 tastings in one day :D, but we went to the wineries local shops in Montelpulciano and this wasn't a day we went to the actual vineyards, so we were just walking from place to place. Needless to say we were feeling quite good by the end of that adventure!

SFO, you hit the nail on the head with complaints about those seats and storage for the pillows. The width didn't bother me as much, but I am not used to real first class yet ;). Btw, still working on a plan to make it onto lufthansa for our Europe trip coming up!

worldtraveller73

Jan 12, 2014 1:19 pm

Fabulous report again SFO777.

Nice to see a report on Delta Long Haul - thanks for taking one for the team there and jumping on that grenade. :) The food didn't look to appetizing but probably gives United Business Long Haul a run for it's money.

Gaucho100K

Jan 18, 2014 12:52 pm

SFO777-- Thanks for an excellent trip report, I especially enjoyed the portions specific to Argentina. Lots of great information for fellow travelers.

BTW, do let me know if you need assistance with anything related to Argentine Wines.... ;)

Cheers from EZE,
Gaucho100K

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