Saturday, July 2, 2016

July 1  Miami

The end of the cruise, a sad day.  But the most suggested quote was Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened, attributed to Dr. Suess.  The actual origin is suspect, but the sentiment is correct.

Our last sunset on the cruise
 Breakfast at "our" table.  We probably ate half our on board meals at this table or its immediate neighbors. 
 Perhaps because several other ships also arrived this morning, it took several hours before we could leave the ship.  A last look back at Insignia.
After the long wait, passage through Customs was a breeze.  Oceania had arranged the bags in the arrival hall by name -- so our 6 suitcases were together with a big card that said Bradley.  With the help of a porter, we gathered them up and headed for the Customs inspection.  The first officer, ominously latex gloved, asked "Any fruit?" to which we replied in the negative and he passed us on.  At the inspection table I gave the inspector our Customs form and he asked "Last name?" to which we both replied "Bradley."  He said "Thanks, that's all" and we were done.

 Oceania offered complimentary limo service within 100 miles of the port for us worldies, and we took advantage.  Because of the luggage it was actually a van, but quite luxurious, and we didn't even have to share.  After a little less than an hour we were in Boca.
 The view from our condo.  Just the same as when we left.  What a great trip!



1 comment:

Erin said...

Thanks for your blogging and CC thread efforts on the RTW ... as a journaler and blogger I appreciate how much time your efforts required to stay on top of everything. Happy and safe future travels.