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Skriven 2012-04-02 01:49:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
Ärende: trip 474
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We pulled in to a relatively convenient gate and were back
at the Lufthansa ticket counter in just a few minutes, the
shuttle running quickly and quietly. Passport inspection and
security were slower than I think normal, but this being
Newark, everyone seemed to be expecting this.

There's this bleak corridor leading to the only somewhat
unattractive gate area; on the right is an SAS lounge and
a Senator one; we qualified for the latter, so why not.

Decent spread: I had a heavily salted and spiced chicken
thigh and a couple pork ribs done the same way, with tastes
of three red wines, of which the best was Mouton Cadet,
deciding finally on Remy VSOP, much better. The soup,
Italian Wedding, was pretty tasty, though the pasta BBs
had been sitting there long enough to be doubled in girth.

A friendly concierge offered to mail a forgotten piece of
mail that I'd been carting around for days.

We left the lounge at boarding time to find the masses
milling aimlessly. When it finally happened, boarding was
an incomprehensible scrum. This was more likely to be due
to the design of the area than to the agents, who seemed
to be working as fast as they could.

LH 413 EWR MUC 2125 1025 346 6AC

A correct but I think underlyingly friendly cabin crew.
The old-style business-class seat was not so friendly,
being built for customers of different sizes than ours,
and I had to drink heavily to make it comfortable.

Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Tuna Carpaccio with Sarachi Aioli
Chicken Edamame Salad with Plum Chutney
Watercress, Ricotta Cheese and Apricot Puree

[i]As I was not hungry, having eaten half of Lilli's food on
the other plane plus a sizable snack at the club, we opted
for one meal for two. As both the other choices contained
objectionables, she chose the chicken option, which was
beyond bland.[/i]

Entrees
Chicken Cassoulet, Mushroom and Mustard Sauce

Miso glazed Cod, Soba Noodles and Long Beans
with Ginger Soy Dressing

Semolina Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce
and fresh Vegetables

[i]The cassoulet was not bad, chunks of chicken over white
beans in a flavorful, salty, but not very mustardy sauce.
One bite was plenty for me; it appears that about 3 bites
were plenty for her.[/i]

Cheese and Dessert
Camembert, Edam and Goat Cheese
New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote
Fresh Fruit

[i]I was long gone before this arrived, and my condition
persisted until landing.[/i]

Breakfast
Entrees
Orange Juice
Fresh Fruit
Turkey Breast and Salami
Emmental, Port Salut and Cream Cheese

In case you wish to sleep until shortly before touchdown
we would be happy to serve Coffee or Tea and a Pastry.

[i]The pastry, a packet of Cantuccini biscotti, was kindly
placed next to me as I slept. I ate it several days later.[/i]

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