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The gate eventually opened at 22:25 And it’s no great surprise to anyone that it was a bus gate. The bus itself, and I don’t mean the air, I mean the actual physical bus was so hot that leaning against the panel on the side of the bus was like leaning against a radiator. It was pretty unpleasant waiting for the full load before we headed off.
What did come as a surprise when we reached the plane the cleaning crew was still on board so the bus unloaded onto the tarmac and off it toddled, at least it was cooler standing outside. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2c111ab4e.jpeg There was only about five minutes before the cleaning crew finished and we were allowed on board. Seat 14F for me this evening for this last of three legs, and acres of legroom on this Embraer E95 https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...797b348a3.jpeg The traditional look at the safety card: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e9f45fe25.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9a5602524.jpeg Everyone aboard by 22:45 and three out of three for empty seats beside me, I could get used to this! The crew seem absolutely lovely on this fight and in fact I was very surprised that I was greeted by name by one member of the team who brought me a refreshing towel… maybe I just looked hot and bothered :D 22:53 and the safety demo is all done, the lights are down, and we are ready to roll for this 40 minute flight. Next Stop: Kosice |
Once the seatbelt sign was de-luminated the crew did the water run. It’s worth noting that the water on Austrian is large bottles dispensing into plastic glasses, just as BA have been trialling. The difference is that on Austrian they actually give a full glass of water and not three thimblefuls.
Soon thereafter the chocolates made an appearance and it would have been rude to refuse :D Beyond that there is very little left to add, it was a pleasant enough little hop, the crew were friendly but clearly had no time to engage on such a quick flight, they were all on the move constantly. The pilots announcement for 20 minutes to landing came almost immediately after the chocolates, the seatbelt light was on, and we were on our descent to Kosice. Obviously there was no buy on board with such a short hop so now all my hopes are pinned on the hotel bar still being open :D We’ve just landed a little over a quarter over an hour late, hopefully Kosice has a bus for us, or, even better, it’s a walk in strand? |
I love Kosice airport! Off the plane and landside in literally ninety seconds! We came off the plane,, into the baggage reclaim, straight to the airport and out the door. A straight line from plane to kerb.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bdaa0a4c7.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6e7cf78b8.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...331af8f3e.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e5101da4d.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...37676c590.jpeg I’m now on a cab on the way to the hotel. There were a surprising number of taxi drivers outside and in the end I had to use one as there was absolutely no Ubers, let’s see if this turns into a ripoff. |
Originally Posted by JapesUK
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Originally Posted by Br5968
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Spent a few hours in that lounge with my 12yo son last November. He’s very well behaved, but mainlined that haribo… they had some German flag gummies that he particularly liked. I thought the beer selection was decent…
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The taxi was 25 euros which felt a bit steep but not gouging, the uber was 10 euros if had ever turned up. When I arrived at the hotel, the crew were checking in so I could save himself a taxi trip if I’d asked them where they were staying . :D
A nice upgrade at the doubletree from bottom room to suite https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8d63e14aa.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1d47e8f03.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f6f36abe4.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91c581a51.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bdaf87e05.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ee84dfff3.jpeg And a little look around the reception whilst it is deserted https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3833259dd.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...804ffb2ee.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b77cd055.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...668a98ed3.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...29a10e1cb.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...751f8713a.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a874adeea.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c4ed013d9.jpeg It’s now pushing on for 1am so time for bed. I’m in no tearing hurry in the morning as the tour doesn’t start until 1030 but I do need some sleep and I wouldn’t mind some breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve not actually eaten that much at all today. Most of the dishes you’ve seen were left half eaten. At least I have a cookie to tide me over :D |
Originally Posted by JapesUK
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I love Kosice airport! Off the plane and landside in literally ninety seconds!
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Good morning from Kosice! It is rapidly approaching 8:30 am and I’ve made it down to breakfast. To be honest, despite my protestations of hunger last night, actually not much much of a breakfast person. A couple of slices of toast should do the job at least fuel me into the morning.
The breakfast spread is very typical what you would expect in a mid range hotel. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41991e041.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1bc9cba3a.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...db4166123.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c15d57e5f.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...93faba5cd.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ea6701494.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c604cd211.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f82a48ef.jpeg On the way to the breakfast restaurant I spotted the Kosice departures board. I’m impressed that they can keep an airport running at that volume. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d5f0b8993.jpeg The start point of the walking tour is around ten minutes from the hotel so no need for rushing around this morning |
Originally Posted by JapesUK
(Post 37265288)
I love Kosice airport! Off the plane and landside in literally ninety seconds! We came off the plane,, into the baggage reclaim, straight to the airport and out the door. A straight line from plane to kerb.
I’m now on a cab on the way to the hotel. There were a surprising number of taxi drivers outside and in the end I had to use one as there was absolutely no Ubers, let’s see if this turns into a ripoff. Uber is not active in Kosice. Use Bolt. |
Start point of the tour. If the rest of the architecture is like this I’m in for a treat
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...687211e60.jpeg This is a free tour from guruwalk and our guide Ester is a hoot! |
The tour has just finished and I am COOKED!!!
according to the weather forecast it’s 32°C at the moment but with the sun beating down and very limited shade within the city centre it feels like an awful lot hotter. Also the lack of shade for the last three hours means I’ve really caught the sun this morning, I shall be a lovely shade of red later. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b813cc853.jpeg in fact, it’s so hot that absolutely every electronic device refuses to charge due to overheating. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0d1452b0.jpeg The city center is almost empty, these were taken a few minutes ago on the main drag and they were not staged https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c6cada4b5.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7000d4767.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9b9b85f82.jpeg The tour has lasted for 2 1/2 hours and Ester continued to entertain. She was a really good guide. She’s also the number one guide here in the city partly because she’s the only guide here in the city :D Photos to follow shortly after I’m fed and watered https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e42f1873d.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6b105cfc6.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e03dd7479.jpeg |
I’ve just been working through my itinerary and actually I’ve left it quite open for this afternoon. The only two things that I had on the plan were beer, the east Slovak Museum, and a couple of alleys that are on the way back to the hotel so retiring to somewhere cool isn’t actually going to massively change what I had planned it just means I’ll skip the museum… at least that gives me something to come back and see. :)
Technically the heat continues to be a challenge. My Insta360 go 3s which has overheating challenges at the best of times has now just frozen. The iPhone resolutely refuses to charge, and the go pro has just shut down and refuses to play! Anyone recommend a lightweight cam that isn’t so susceptible to heat? |
Originally Posted by JapesUK
(Post 37265288)
I love Kosice airport! Off the plane and landside in literally ninety seconds! We came off the plane,, into the baggage reclaim, straight to the airport and out the door. A straight line from plane to kerb.
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this really is a very pleasant city centre. The wide open boulevard down the main drag gives it a real feel of space and light, and the pastel buildings all blend nicely together. |
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