Well This Is A First For Me

Deborah Kade
Oct 1, 2024
3 min read

Well, this is a first for me. I'm writing my entry at 35,000 feet; going 521 miles per hour (831kilometers). In first class I am able to connect to the Internet for free.

So, right now, I am flying over the North Atlantic Ocean.

Left the Interlaken West train station on the 8:05 train departing to Bern. Switched trains in Bern to one going to the Zürich Airport.

The Zürich Airport train station is one level down and across the street from the Zürich Airport. It is so convenient.

Our five bags we shipped by carrier yesterday were already at the airport last night. We checked in another small carry-on at check in and exchanged the tickets on our phones for paper ones.

We then went to the lounge to have breakfast.

My omelet included bacon, spinach, mushrooms, fresh herbs, and cheese. Very tasty!

I think Michael had a bacon, fresh herbs, onion, and cheese omelet with a side of bacon and toast.

I didn't want to take too many pictures in the lounge.

Our private limo took us out to our plane at 12:20. An attendant took us down to our own private immigration official. The woman's husband was from Unterseen and he is also a pilot.

There was a nice bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, hand cream, etc. waiting on our seat along with some slippers.

Then, we were offered champagne before takeoff. Michael and I opted for mimosas with our hot almonds and cashews.

Pajamas were offered and I took it. Michael always refuses as he hates to carry stuff.

Before we took off, they also offered socks, Ricola, a cloth shopping bag, and a few other items.

This is a much older plane than the one we flew to Zürich. The television screens are much smaller, the seats are not as wide, and there is only one bathroom for. the eight people in first. The plane may be different but the service was exceptional!!!

Before takeoff, we were asked what we would like to eat. The dishes from the canton of Aargau were featured.

It was raining when we lifted off. We were delayed some, due to air traffic over France. I think that is what the captain said.

While perusing the menu, we were given a carrot tartar and a carrot sorbet and crackers. The tartar was a little spicy while the sorbet had a nice rich carrot taste. Quite delicious and different.

For the first course, I had the pumpkin soup and Michael had the meat specialties. I just love pumpkin soup, especially this time of year.

We both had the veal. The sauce was dark so the meat didn't photograph well, but you could cut it with a fork because it was that soft. It was a perfect medium rare.

I didn't want any cheese so the flight attendant give me some Sprüngli chocolate, my favorite, of course!!!!!!!

Bianca offered for Michael and me to try some Flauder Holder. Very refreshing drink! She told me I could purchase this either at a larger Coop or Migros. I definitely will purchase some next year when we come back. It would have been perfect on those hot days when we arrived in August.