On our final day at sea, we took advantage of the last-day on board sales, watched the crew talent show, played the slot machines (first time for Elizabeth), and packed our bags. The weather was too windy for mom to walk on deck, so we spent most of the time in our cabin or in the O’Sheehan’s Bar and Grill. This eatery was only a few steps from our room and served breakfast and light fare, in addition to drinks.
The last crew performance was the best, visually and musically. We tried to get to the comedian-magician show, but there was no room.
Hurricane Patricia was pummeling the Pacific side of Mexico as we skedaddled to Tampa. Instead of arriving at 7:00 AM, we docked five hours early. Kleig lights on the dock shinned in our room awakening me, and then the smell of diesel fuel and the yelling of the shore crew kept me awake. Mom and I were up early, preparing to leave.
We breakfasted in the Versailles dinning room, then sat in the cafe until it was time to disembark. Dennis was waiting for us, so once we passed through customs, he was there to drive us home.
So glad you got out of there before Hurricane Patricia caught up with you. The flooding was terrible. Your trip was a good one with lots of memories with your family. It doesn’t get much better than that!
You’re right. Wonderful trip and memories.
Very elegant dining. Glad no hurricanes really disrupted the trip. Good point, there’s not THAT much land between Pacific and Caribbean, so it could have been major pain. Thanks for letting us enjoy your trip vicariously. (Now that I’ve finally found time to catch up. My major house tasks for fall accomplished!) Yeay. I’ll have to start planning my Florida vacation! Thanks to a generous good friend. Love you, Ann
Let’s plan on doing something you may not have done while you are down here. Key West? Snorkeling? Whatever.