Aeroflop.....Not At All

What do you think of when you think of Aeroflot? Me too. However I have to say the experience was overall a positive one. When I first learned that our connecting flight from Paris was to be on Aeroflot, I was extremely skeptical. However my concerns were put at ease, when I learned from a friend who works for the UN  that all flights into and out of Russia were, by international regulation, flown on an Airbus or Boeing equipment. In our case it was an Airbus 320. The staff was much more helpful and accommodating than Air France and the in-flight meal and presentation was much more appetizing. Russian wine is pretty good as well. Our attendant reminded me of one of those Russian dolls with a very round face and bright smile. The only criticism was the hideous orange uniforms they wear.

It was a kind of a strange feeling flying into Moscow with scattered villages and towns below, surrounded by vast stretches of forests. The Airport is named after the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. Somewhat dated but a new terminal is under construction.  And guess what. The visa performed as it was supposed to. All according to plan and not a hitch.

Beautiful sunny day and the trip to our ship Viking Rurik, was uneventful except for that the traffic was horrific. More on the ship on the days to come, but just to say this will be a memorable experience, Captain Igor is calling and breakfast is beckoning. Off on a walking tour today and more to report on that tomorrow.
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