Home Again

Port Everglades Pier 25
Ft Lauderdale, FL
September 27, 2024

 Our cruise ended this morning after a fairly rocky night on the ocean. I was awake as the ship entered the Port Everglades. I actually woke because the rocking from the wind and waves suddenly stopped. Pretty funny! It was just after 6 AM and that is also my normal wake-up time. 

It was quite a sight from the veranda as we sailed into the port with all of the lights in the pre-dawn hours. The pier where the ship docked is on the very left. The ship actually backed up to the pier, which is exactly opposite of how the ship was positioned when we boarded on Monday. 

Reflection in my Wine Glass
Celebrity Reflection 
September 26, 2024

Chris and I enjoyed a relaxing, yet pleasantly busy last day on the ship. We began with a visit to a hot tub which was very enjoyable. Following that we were invited to a reception to meet the Captain and enjoyed some early drinks and munchies. After a light lunch we pressed on to a wine tasting. The wine tasting included eight wines and while enjoyable because we were tasting with friends, it was a very basic tasting with minimal information. I think the sommelier was relatively new in his position. Evening was highlighted by a great last evening on-board and birthday dinner with our friends followed by Thursday Night NFL Football!

And now we are home, having driven home from the port this morning. It was a bit busy this morning getting off the ship since we did not pack the night before. But, we were off before 8 AM and on our way home about 8:30 from the parking area. 

And now it is back to the routine. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL