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Private Barge Cruise in the South of France via Lufthansa First Class
Mrs. SFO and I are off today to the south of France and a small barge cruise from Béziers to Carcassonne. Plus a day in Paris tomorrow and dinner at one of our Paris faves, Le 114 Faubourg at the Hotel Bristol. But best of all, we are back on our favorite airline, Lufthansa. Since LH has pulled First Class from DEN, we are forced to connect, today via Chicago on United. Miserable rainy weather continues to plague Denver and we are happy to "get out of Dodge".
• United First Class Denver-Chicago • United Global First Lounge at ORD • Lufthansa First Class Chicago-Frankfurt • Lufthansa First Class Terminal • Lufthansa Businss Class Frankfurt-Paris • Hotel Esprit St-Germain • Paris and dinner at Le 114 Faubourg • TGV First Class Paris Gare Lyon to Béziers • Belmond Alouette Barge • South of France • Lufthansa Business Class Toulouse-Munich • Lufthansa First Class Munich-Chicago • American Admirals Club ORD • United First Class Chicago-Denver PreCheck was amazing this morning with only real PreCheck qualified pax today. Despite the gloomy Denver weather, everything was on time at DIA, or at least with our flight. Denver-Chicago United 1698 737-800 8:55A-12:15P June 12, 2015 Seats 3DF http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2983-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2987-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2991-L.jpg Every now and then, you encounter a real jack*** and today was that day. Guy cuts the Group 1 line right in front of us. Okeedokee. I'm thinking that Mr. DYKWIA just got his free upgrade and he's now a legend in his own mind. Yeah, that's you fatso in the white jacket. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2992-L.jpg LOL, Indeed, PLA, I. was upgraded and is sitting in 2A. One of the great things about UA.com and the UA app is that you can see which upgraders are sitting where. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...MG_2996-XL.jpg Another United flight, another excellent crew especially First Class FA David. OK, these seats are not the most comfortable but it was only two hours. Wifi worked great today as did personal entertainment system letting you watch movies on your tablets, smartphones etc… http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2993-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2999-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_2997-L.jpg Choice of oatmeal or scrambled eggs. The scrambled eggs look like a big improvement from previous United breakfasts. Oatmeal tray was pretty substantial with a nice fruit plate, yogurt and biscuit. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3002-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3003-L.jpg Although there was no milk for the oatmeal until I asked for it. Not sure what anyone else used or perhaps they just ate their oatmeal without milk. :confused: http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3004-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3005-L.jpg On time arrival in ORD meant we had 3 hours to kill before our Lufthansa flight. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3028-L.jpg First stop is the United Global First Lounge. Better than the United Club but definitely not even close to the size and comfort of the SFO lounge. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3024-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3021-L.jpg With a surprisingly good selection of alcohol offerings. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3006-L.jpg And as during our last visit, impressive Far Niente as the house chard. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3009-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3007-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3011-L.jpg But pretty pathetic food options, both serve yourself and "made to order". http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3013-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3016-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3012-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3014-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3015-L.jpg I had a shrimp cocktail. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3017-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3018-L.jpg And we ordered the prime beef and quiche options both of which were clearly prepared by graduates of the Doug Parker Culinary Academy. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3022-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3023-L.jpg A couple of bites and we headed out to explore Terminal 1 in search of real food. America's Dog looks like a possibility if all else fails. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3025-L.jpg And this year's winner of the Biggest Lie contest. Yeah, that looks Economy Plus. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3026-L.jpg Nothing but garbage in the C concourse, so we headed over to B. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3030-L.jpg And Rick Bayless' Frontera. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3033-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3035-L.jpg http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3034-L.jpg OK, now that was good. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3036-L.jpg And then back to C and the Global First Lounge. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3038-L.jpg Where Mrs. SFO eyed dessert. http://sfo777.smugmug.com/Other/CO/i...IMG_3040-L.jpg |
sensing another great TR!
surprised re: the united global first food offerings as they look far better than what's served up in SFO! |
Hersheys white milk.. W-T-F!
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Originally Posted by jpetekYXMD80
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Hersheys white milk.. W-T-F!
Looks like the trip is off to a great start for SFO777 and the Mrs. Enjoy and looking forward to the rest. |
Really interestd in the barge review. There's a cooking series by Rick Stein where he spends two months on a barge from Bordeaux to Marseilles. It looks amazing!
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"Doug Parker culinary academy" LOL! Looks like LH F is solid as always. Wonder if you'll get a Rimowa kit on the way home.
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Another great start to a very cool SFO777 trip report:)!
Some amazing food and must be great to sit together in the front of the plane. Good to see you made full use of the proper glassware and the fine beverages on offer too:). |
Here we go! As always making me jealous, particularly because this trip is combining two of my favorite things...LH F and France. Especially Paris and the south of France! I still need a trip to the various French wine regions. Definitely look forward to the adventure as always. Safe travels! The barge sounds great!
Glad to see you had an excellent crew on this segment! |
Not sure if your photo takings skills, but that United First Breakfast actually looks appealing!
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As I was clicking on this forum I was thinking - "wish Mr. SFO would get on the move again". Yay! Thanks in advance!
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Also, the new stemware looks great!
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Another great TR from SFO777 to read during my meetings!!
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Originally Posted by SFO777
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For my main, the heavenly Filet and Lump Crap
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Looking forward to another trip report to make all my trips feel inferior! :)
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