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| SUNRISE OVER MIAMI FROM THE BACK OF THE SHIP |
I can remember my father using the term, "Missing the boat"! That saying now has a new meaning for me! I recently went on a cruise, and would you believe, we missed the ship!
When I made my reservations through a travel agency, I suggested that we fly into the port a day early since we live in Michigan and November has been known to have some severe snow storms! However, the agent said that was not the way they did it with a package deal, and ample time would be allowed for the arrival at the port! Thank goodness for travel insurance!
There was no snow in Michigan, so we flew out in a timely manner! We were set to arrive in Atlanta at 8:35 AM, however, because of fog, our smaller aircraft could not land there. After flying around Atlanta for an hour, the airplane was diverted to Knoxville, Tennessee to get more fuel, as well as to sit for awhile waiting for the fog to lift! We eventually did get to Atlanta, but did not arrive at our port until 3:30, which was the latest time we could board the ship!
Lucky for me, I was prepared! I had my cell phone with me as well as the emergency contacts! After many phone calls and much patience, I was told that we would be flown to the next port of call and be provided lodging and meals. We could then board the ship a day late!
Through this I learned the importance of being flexible and patient. Yes, we did miss 1/4th of the cruise, but we were able to proceed on and enjoy the rest of the vacation! I think they could make a movie out of our vacation that would bring a lot of laughs to the audience! But, ship ahoy....we finally made it!
