Miami - end of the line, crossing the Atlantic Ocean at an average speed of 21mph.
We arrive early morning and admire the billion dollar yachts & watch the coastguard and customs boats cruising up & down. In Europe, we tend to go for the walk off with our bags, self service style, but as our flight doesnt leave till late this afternoon we decide to spend the morning on the ship bag free - we are among the last group to leave.
Its hot, its also horribly sticky. Miami Port's curbside chaos is enough to put you off embarking from here ever again. We have a car booked to drive us to the airport but our finding it or him finding us takes at least 30 minutes of patience, a hefty phone bill and descriptions of what we are wearing before a black sedan finally pulls up.
Safely bundled inside we are on our way to the airport. The driver makes the suggestion take a taxi to a local seafood restaurant a mile from the airport.
A flight of local beers and glasses of Sauvignon, we tuck in to some lovely spiced shrimp and fish. Catch of the Day is a great find, full of locals and very tasty. We have ' Cuban' coffee to finish. Woo, now I'm awake!
Reluctantly, we take a taxi back to the airport and check in. Well the plane is here but needs a tyre replacing. It takes another 36 hours until that tyre is replaced - we spend the night and the following day in the nearby Sheraton.. and 2 days in Miami airport!
Good to be home anyway - we can finally start watching that Breaking Bad box set.
In summary, apart from the useless airline full marks to Celebrity. An unforgettable trip in lots of ways.
In summary, apart from the useless airline full marks to Celebrity. An unforgettable trip in lots of ways.
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