As always before the real trip starts, it’s a quick stop in Taiwan via Hong Kong, and the much enjoyed Cathay Pacific Lounge experience.

This time during my stopover I went to The Bridge lounge for a change of scenery instead of The Wing like I usually do. Although nominally they have the same opening times, The Wing actually opens at first flight arrival, ie, my flight, and Bridge opens 5:30 sharp. So if the flight arrives early as they often do, The Bridge can require a bit of waiting.

The shower room is about 30% bigger by my estimation, with a much appreciated long bench and plenty of shelving space beneath the sink to cram bags/change of clothes/whatever, where as in the Wing I often had to juggle the limited vanity top area.

Shower room

And the Bakery menu is fantastic. Much better food than The Wing (noodle bar not withstanding). Better dim sims, better bread, and grilled sandwiches and pizza.

The Bakery

Relaxation, btw, chromebook is awesome