Our Time Has Come

Well, it's time to leave. It has been an enjoyable trip as always. I'm up early at 6 AM to finish packing my personal bag. I meet Teresa at 7 AM for breakfast. We are off the ship, through Customs, and on the bus to the airport by 9:05. I am taking the shuttle that the cruise line offered to keep things simple.

We reach the airport about 40 minutes later. Teresa has a bag to check before we head through security. The security line was very quick with no removal of shoes or unpacking electronics.

We head to the first Priority Pass Lounge, and it is nothing more than a snack area. No washrooms, limited seating, etc. It's totally disappointing. The second lounge is better. They have a small buffet, bar, more comfortable seating, etc. We can spend a couple of hours here before boarding. Our flight is delayed (Surprise, it's Air Canada), so we are getting in an hour later. It's not a big deal for me, I have a car picking me up. The flight is 4.5 hours, and I should be home by 10 PM.

The flight is bearable. It used to be that flying was an enjoyable event, but now it is a means to an end. The enjoyable part was that because I was flying domestic, I did have to go through customs in Toronto. I also arrived right where I was supposed to be for the limo to pick me up. I had a very nice young man who drove me home. We chatted all the way, and the time flew by quickly.

It is nice to be home. Time to unpack, do the laundry and plan the next trip!Read more