Bangkok and Jakarta

The Langham Jakarta

With 12 hours before my Emirates flight, I spent the day at the amazing Langham Jakarta Hotel, a gorgeous 5 star hotel in Jakarta's cool Sudiman Central Business District.

Stunning 60th floor lobby.

My beautiful 51st floor room at an insane $204 rate plus a $100 Amex LHR credit.

Sweet view of the SCBD.

Time to try to use part of my $100 Amex credit.  Lunch at Tom's by UK Michelin star chef Tom Aikens.

Tom's delicious BBQ Chicken.

Langham pool.

And the very cool classic Langham 1957 A40 Somerset.

Emirates First Class Jakarta to Dubai

After my great dinner at August, it's back to the airport to start the long but enjoyable 24+ hours of Emirates First Class back home.  Since I'm on a paid ticket tonight, I get a complimentary chauffeur limo to the airport.

With plenty of time to spare, I spend a couple of hours in the Saphire/Plaza Premium Lounge.

Pre-departure Dom.

Showtime Emirates First style.

This morning's menu...

Delicious Vietnamese-style chicken salad.

And the yummy Nasi goreng.

I slept most of the rest of the flight to Dubai where CGK gets no love and a remote tarmac position.  But a cool, dedicated First Class bus.

Whoa, the Rosé for pre-departure. 

Once in the air, right to the Opus.

Today's menu...

Since I was still full from breakfast in the lounge, I opted for the cheese plate before getting some sleep.

Oh yeah, an empty seat across the aisle...

Turned into my bedroom.  I guess I needed it as I slept for 9 hours.

After 9 hours of sleep, I am hungry, and thirsty.

On to my 2nd bottle.

Poached Lobster tail and Masala prawns.

Carrot and ginger soup.

Odd looking Shish taouk but the chicken was fabulous.

Welcome to Houston where CBP and the airpport have finally gotten their act together for Global Entry and connecting passengers.