Oasis in the Copper Belt

[Steady]

I’m now airside and in the lounge thanks to Priority Pass but I’m having trouble posting so will update this later

 

[Steady]

Airside

 

[Steady]

The lounge is exclusive- must just be me














Didn’t go much on the SA wines, tried Cab, Cab Merlot, and Shiraz

 

[Steady]

Hot food and drinks came from the airside restaurant

Fries and a Russian?

 

[RooFlyer]

Didn’t go much on the SA wines, tried Cab, Cab Merlot, and Shiraz

And the pinotage, surely?

 

[Steady]

And the pinotage, surely?

They didn’t have a Pinotage to try

 

[Steady]

They didn’t have a Pinotage to try

But they did on my ET flights - it was ok but….. of the 4 wines I sampled my favourite was the Canadian ice wine - don’t think I’ve ever had an ice wine before and I don’t often drink sweet wines but it hit the spot with cheese - but the Cognac did also

Pommery PDB




I went with the braised veal cheeks - assuming it would be a safe bet…..





The kids in J at least were given these quite substantial backpacks




The veggies were good - the meat was quite “firm”

 

[Steady]

ADD airside was busy




Some of the lounge offerings = I rated the duck breast highly

 

[Steady]

My office 2L ADD-DEL - old 787 seats without direct isle access but I managed



Lovely coloured blankets and slippers










I went with the mutton stew - it was tasty and tender

 

[Steady]

I managed maybe 4 hours sleep, arrival into DEL was quick and painless - I made my way past all the taxi touts and caught an Uber to the Pullman arriving at ~9.15`am, I went to the restaurant and bought some water and caught up on what is happening and then went to check in - I was granted an early check in and was in my room by 10.20 and had a couple of hours sleep



The executive lounge was empty when I went for a look - I’m sure it will be different at 6 for happy hour….






My office right now as I update this TR


Tomorrow is R to SIN departing at 21.55 - it’s going to be another long day

 

[Steady]

Some fruit was delivered to my room mid afternoon. The ET amenity kits handed out on every flight I took
The lounge snacks, the red from Chile was not too shabby

















Not quite Purr-fect but respectable