I got an email this morning asking me to check in for my flight. Internet wasn’t great, but I was able to get in. Oddly, there was no seat assigned for the Geneva-Montreal leg. And the flight was delayed by fifteen minutes. When the Alpybus got me to the airport they said they would assign me a seat at the gate. I think the delay had something to do with them being unable to organize the seats.

I said goodbye to my friend, who will now wander the mean streets of Geneva; I gave here the best advice I could and it sounds like she will be go to the U.N. first.

I got through the Duty Free without issue. Oddly, I did not pick up anything. With the Canadian dollar so low, I didn’t really want to get any alcohol that I probably will never drink. I know, that is out of character for me. 

At the gate they took my boarding pass and said they will assign me a seat when they can. I made the request for a window seat, but I would be happy with just being on the plane. I waited quite awhile, napping a bit. I’m more tired than I realized. Eventually I heard my name and I got my seat.

Business Class!

So this is how the other half lives. I do not have a window seat; when you are living in the lap of luxury that no longer seems important. They have already handed me an orange juice while the lower classes board. They tried to pawn some sparkling wine off on me, but I knew better.

And they’ve handed me a lunch menu. We haven’t even taken off?!

Appetizer: Balik salmon and lemon dill shrimp with fennel salad, zucchini, apricot chutney and caper apple. (I don’t care if I’m allergic to shrimp, it is going down.)

Salad: Mixed greens with carrot julienne and tomato served with balsamic vinagrette. 

Main Course: I have a selection of four to choose from

Chimichurri lamb chops accompanied by Rosemary jus, mashed potatoes and vegetable peperonata.

Chicken breast presented with morel sauce, rösti potstoes and mixed vegetables.

Salmon fillet offered with chive sauce, wild rice and a vegetable medley.

Orecchiette pasta served with light lemon sauce, Ed pepper and leek julienne.

I’m going to have the lamb. If “Airplane!” Has taught me anything, you don’t have the fish.

Selection of cheese: Tilsiter, Taleggio and Reblochon served with crackers

Choice of Desserts: Swiss chocolate, macadamia nut and vanilla ice cream with chocolate garnish.

Fresh seasonal fruit.

I must say, this is very nice.

I’m now going to listen to the preflight announcement, put on the swanky, noise canceling headphones, Take my boots off, lift my feet up so it will feel like I’m on a couch, and then watch a movie.

Living th dream!

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