Part II of TK34

Just a few quick words about the rest of the flight from IAH to IST before I have to pack-up my devices.

I’ve never been able to get a good night’s rest on airplanes. But having lie flat seats in BizClass has changed that … a bit. I think it was about 2:00a when I finished writing the previous footprint. I turned off the light and put myself in a horizontal position to at least rest my eyes. When I woke up, it was around 6:00a. So, I must have snoozed for four hours or so … enough to keep me going until we get to İzmir, our final destination.

The pre-debarkation meal service was delivered about ½-hour after I woke up. As with the dinner service, it was all served on one tray, with the egg course — omelette or scrambled eggs — replacing the fruit plate. I skipped the eggs, but Mui said the omelette was … well, an omelette … tasty but nothing special.

The new airport in İstanbul is much further north than the old one. No iconic skyline views of the city’s historic landmarks. Instead of flying over the Sea of Marmara, the plane is flying over the Black Sea. So, we have new-to-us views to enjoy as the aircraft begins its descent into IST. Time to see if I can get a few photos.

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