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Long time lurker, first time poster
Here’s a brief EU TR that I did last month. The wife mentioned she had a work related trip to Geneva scheduled for January 2012 a few days before Christmas. Since we have been to Italy twice - in ’09 and ‘11, thought it would be a great opportunity to visit Portugal and Spain. Heard so much about it, read extensively on what the two countries had to offer in terms of culture, food and the historic sights. Unfortunately, due to constrains, all we had were 8 days to enjoy a short holiday, kids were back in school, and I had a few assignments lined up before and after the scheduled series of dates. We decided 'What the heck!’, shortlisted and agreed on Lisbon and Barcelona.
TG were offering their winter promo to Europe, called them directly and asked if I could do a F to the EU and C back to Singapore on the TG scheduled 77W from Bangkok to Frankfurt, They agreed! All I had to do next was to get the other remaining flights to Geneva, Lisbon, Barcelona and Zurich via LH, LX & TAP.
It was hard for me to lug a 22” cabin bag, my winter clothes in a slim garment bag and a huge DSLR camera. Stopping every other minute to take a shot was challenging, so bear with all the pics I could and more importantly could not. Enjoy the story, and the pictures.
Long time lurker, first time poster
Here’s a brief EU TR that I did last month. The wife mentioned she had a work related trip to Geneva scheduled for January 2012 a few days before Christmas. Since we have been to Italy twice - in ’09 and ‘11, thought it would be a great opportunity to visit Portugal and Spain. Heard so much about it, read extensively on what the two countries had to offer in terms of culture, food and the historic sights. Unfortunately, due to constrains, all we had were 8 days to enjoy a short holiday, kids were back in school, and I had a few assignments lined up before and after the scheduled series of dates. We decided 'What the heck!’, shortlisted and agreed on Lisbon and Barcelona.
TG were offering their winter promo to Europe, called them directly and asked if I could do a F to the EU and C back to Singapore on the TG scheduled 77W from Bangkok to Frankfurt, They agreed! All I had to do next was to get the other remaining flights to Geneva, Lisbon, Barcelona and Zurich via LH, LX & TAP.
It was hard for me to lug a 22” cabin bag, my winter clothes in a slim garment bag and a huge DSLR camera. Stopping every other minute to take a shot was challenging, so bear with all the pics I could and more importantly could not. Enjoy the story, and the pictures.
Journey of 15,495 miles outlined via a pictorial display:
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The scheduled date of my solo departure to Geneva arrived, left Singapore’s Changi Airport at 8.15am local via TG 402 - SIN – BKK - HS TGR - 777-200ER/777J in C class.
Aircraft pushed back and departed on time. Load in C was light, only 8 pax in C. Ample legroom on bulkhead - Row 11.
Arrived at the Royal First Class Lounge in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from the arriving gate – C9 with the TG escort and buggy, will skip the usual photos.
Shown into my private room, had 2.5 hours remaining before I had to catch my 77W bird to FRA, I ordered a sandwich before my scheduled spa appointment. Lounge was quiet, only 4 rooms were occupied.
Headed to the Royal Orchid Spa for my hour long complementary message.
Took a shower after the message, sorry no Kyo tribute shot here gents, returned to the lounge for a quick smoke. The well ventilated chamber` is able to accommodate about 10 pax, luckily I was the only one there that afternoon.
SIN-BKK-FRA-GVA-LIS-BCN-ZRH-FRA-BKK-SIN
The scheduled date of my solo departure to Geneva arrived, left Singapore’s Changi Airport at 8.15am local via TG 402 - SIN – BKK - HS TGR - 777-200ER/777J in C class.
Aircraft pushed back and departed on time. Load in C was light, only 8 pax in C. Ample legroom on bulkhead - Row 11.
Arrived at the Royal First Class Lounge in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from the arriving gate – C9 with the TG escort and buggy, will skip the usual photos.
Shown into my private room, had 2.5 hours remaining before I had to catch my 77W bird to FRA, I ordered a sandwich before my scheduled spa appointment. Lounge was quiet, only 4 rooms were occupied.
Headed to the Royal Orchid Spa for my hour long complementary message.
Took a shower after the message, sorry no Kyo tribute shot here gents, returned to the lounge for a quick smoke. The well ventilated chamber` is able to accommodate about 10 pax, luckily I was the only one there that afternoon.
Looking forward to the rest of the trip. Planning a Barcelona holiday in May, so am looking forward to read a bit more about the city and it's vicinity.
We had a 5* Hotel room for less than 200 Euros, a real bargain. The taxis just as affordable, and no long detours, never met Taxi Drivers who were that honest in all my life. The food, pastries and shopping - for just about anything one would want to buy, was just part of the magical adventure i experienced. Although we were there for 3 days, the short stint really inspired me to plan another trip to Portugal, with a longer stay in Porto and Sintra included in the itinerary, next year perhaps. 
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