In which we depart for points east: Kudos to Asiana Airlines!

Asiana gets two big thumbs up from these travelers!

Travel day!  We flew on Asiana Airlines, which we had never heard of but soon learned is a major Korean carrier.  The first leg of our journey was from LAX to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.  We were lucky enough to be flying business class on a 747 and had leg room to spare!

Gotta love all that leg room!  Note also the nice wide windowsill area to my right!

Before we knew it, the bags had been loaded...

... and we were bidding Southern California a fond farewell!

 Because it was a very very long flight (13-plus hours), there were two meals and a snack, all of which were delicious and served on linen tablecloths with lovely china, silver, and glassware.  The flight attendants were friendly and efficient and the whole experience was delightful!

Seared ahi at 30,000 feet.  Gotta love it!

Spicy ramen noodles and kimchi.  Gary's new favorite in-flight snack!

After we landed at Incheon, we had time to take one very brief look around and buy a couple of refrigerator magnets for our collection before boarding a 777 for the 4-1/2 hour flight to Hanoi.   The airport was sparkling clean and modern and full of strange and wonderful Asian treats as well as familar sights, most notably Dunkin' Donuts!

Our first glimpse of model food, which we understand is ubiquitous in Asia!

Beautiful and bustling Incheon International Airport.

Hanoi, here we come!

Settled in for our flight to Hanoi.  I think we look reasonably good, 18-plus hours after leaving the house!

On this flight I chose the Korean dinner, rather than the Western option.  Great choice, as you can see from the gorgeous vegetable appetizer.  It's like a little flower garden!