Europe 2025 - Greece, Croatia, Spain, Morocco and Portugal

[Coops1]

Off on a 6 week trip, starting tonight:

10 days Greece - Athens, Santorini and Milos
8 days Croatia - Coastal Cruise
4 days Barcelona including the F1
22 days exploring Spain, Morocco and Portugal on a tour

Off to a poor start, Qantas ex HBA cancelled which meant Jetstar and collect bag and recheck in Melbourne (1.5hrs)
Got to the Amex lounge 15mins before closing (no food)
Hungry, but have boarded and looking forward to Barcelona (1 night), don't ask why!

Last 2 trips were SQ J, now in Emirates Y
Can't complain at least we are on our way and on-time.

Will post regular updates I hope.

 

[VPS]

Looking forward to it

 

[Seat0B]

I’m onboard too. I love to armchair travel when I’m not actually travelling.

 

[Coops1]

Emirates economy, flew 777 and A380. Way to noisy on 777 even with earplugs! A380 a lot more comfortable.

Inflight service was mediocre on both flights MEL-DUBAI-BCN, seat was way better on A380, but don't choose Rows ~62-66 if you dont want to be one with the wing, no plane wing shots at all . Actual food was surprisingly good, after coming down from SQ J and lobster.

Red Curry Chicken - damn nice


Mountains out of Oman into Dubai


Over Sri Lanka and India


View from 66K Emirates A380



PAU CASALS lounge at BCN, Star Alliance (thanks HSBC) BCN - ATH. First lounge of the trip, lots of spaces, clean, and good food options, no hot for mid-morning though, although great selection of drinks and wines. No coffee barista though

And thanks for Aegean free wifi for this post
Barcelona shots later