Port of Miami
We docked very early and were at pier by the time our alarm went off at 5:45 am. We had our final room service breakfast while getting ready to leave our suite. Jane came by at 7:30 and we headed to a public area to wait until our time to disembark denoted by the colored tag on our luggage. I had understood that we would be first off the ship but not true. Passenger disembarkation was to begin at 8:15 but delayed as the crew had not cleared immigration, All crew had to clear prior to us getting off. Kind of hard to do when they were still working.
It was about 8:45 before we departed the ship. Was down in baggage area looking for our luggage for 15 minutes before I noticed they had placed our luggage in area with our name but name sheet was turned so you could not see it. Lost at least 15 minutes there. So a porter loaded our luggage and Jane's on his cart and we were led through immigration by a Regent representative out to our awaiting limo.
Off we went for the Ft Lauderdale airport. Our driver said it would be a 40 minute ride. We got there at 9:40 so had two hours to get through security and to gate. Not hard to do since we were ticketed in first class in had TSA pre-check.
Our flight left right on time for DFW. We had a really good lunch on the flight. I choose the vegetarian lasagna (really delicious) and Rebecca had a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Our 1st class F/A was best we have had in long time. Nice guy named Bill. Rebecca recognized him from her flying days. He took Jane a glass of wine and cookie back for her in coach.
Once we claimed our checked luggage, a friend of Jane's, Bob, was right there to pick us up and take us to Jane's house where we were spending the night. Only problem was when we got there, Jane could not find her house key. So we were standing in her front yard for 2 1/2 hours while she tried to find someone who had her house key. Luckily, it was a nice day. Poor Jane was very embarrassed but we finally got the key and it was wine time!!
Jane took us out for dinner and I retired very early as it was a long day. I think everyone was tired. I was awake at 4:00 am and could not go back to sleep. We had the alarm set for 5:45 anyway.
Jane drove us to DFW at 6:30 and made good time as beat the Dallas rush hour. Arrived at airport by little after 7:00. Got through security prior to rush so had plenty of time for Mc Donald's breakfast. Our flight left gate on time at 9:10.
DFW had one of their main runways closed for maintenance so took a little longer getting off ground. Arrived DRO (Durango airport) a few minutes late at 10:30. We had left my Ford Escape at the Double Tree downtown and had them take us to airport. I called Wed to tell them we were coming Thurs morning and to pick us up but they were not there. So it was an hour delay before they arrived.
After loading the Escape we had to make several stops on way home: Post Office, Papa Murphy's for pizza for dinner, grocery, and car wash. So took rest of afternoon to unpack, clean house, dust (Rebecca has dust allergies), open and file mail. etc.
So by 5:00 we were ready for a glass or two of vino and to relax. Going to be early bed time as we are exhausted. Glad to find house and yard in same condition as we left it. Good to be home but miss our crew friends who took such good care of us. Not looking forward to weighing tomorrow morning.
In summary, we had two amazing cruises. Saw a lot of old friends, both crew and passengers. Regent's newest ship, the Explorer, was beyond incredible. Can't wait until next March to board her again in LA.
I want to thank everyone who have been following us on our latest adventure. It was my pleasure to take you all along with us and hope you will come with us on our next trip. Until then, God Bless you all.
Link to final photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8wtCIn6hXjqwg96B3
We docked very early and were at pier by the time our alarm went off at 5:45 am. We had our final room service breakfast while getting ready to leave our suite. Jane came by at 7:30 and we headed to a public area to wait until our time to disembark denoted by the colored tag on our luggage. I had understood that we would be first off the ship but not true. Passenger disembarkation was to begin at 8:15 but delayed as the crew had not cleared immigration, All crew had to clear prior to us getting off. Kind of hard to do when they were still working.
It was about 8:45 before we departed the ship. Was down in baggage area looking for our luggage for 15 minutes before I noticed they had placed our luggage in area with our name but name sheet was turned so you could not see it. Lost at least 15 minutes there. So a porter loaded our luggage and Jane's on his cart and we were led through immigration by a Regent representative out to our awaiting limo.
Off we went for the Ft Lauderdale airport. Our driver said it would be a 40 minute ride. We got there at 9:40 so had two hours to get through security and to gate. Not hard to do since we were ticketed in first class in had TSA pre-check.
Our flight left right on time for DFW. We had a really good lunch on the flight. I choose the vegetarian lasagna (really delicious) and Rebecca had a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Our 1st class F/A was best we have had in long time. Nice guy named Bill. Rebecca recognized him from her flying days. He took Jane a glass of wine and cookie back for her in coach.
Once we claimed our checked luggage, a friend of Jane's, Bob, was right there to pick us up and take us to Jane's house where we were spending the night. Only problem was when we got there, Jane could not find her house key. So we were standing in her front yard for 2 1/2 hours while she tried to find someone who had her house key. Luckily, it was a nice day. Poor Jane was very embarrassed but we finally got the key and it was wine time!!
Jane took us out for dinner and I retired very early as it was a long day. I think everyone was tired. I was awake at 4:00 am and could not go back to sleep. We had the alarm set for 5:45 anyway.
Jane drove us to DFW at 6:30 and made good time as beat the Dallas rush hour. Arrived at airport by little after 7:00. Got through security prior to rush so had plenty of time for Mc Donald's breakfast. Our flight left gate on time at 9:10.
DFW had one of their main runways closed for maintenance so took a little longer getting off ground. Arrived DRO (Durango airport) a few minutes late at 10:30. We had left my Ford Escape at the Double Tree downtown and had them take us to airport. I called Wed to tell them we were coming Thurs morning and to pick us up but they were not there. So it was an hour delay before they arrived.
After loading the Escape we had to make several stops on way home: Post Office, Papa Murphy's for pizza for dinner, grocery, and car wash. So took rest of afternoon to unpack, clean house, dust (Rebecca has dust allergies), open and file mail. etc.
So by 5:00 we were ready for a glass or two of vino and to relax. Going to be early bed time as we are exhausted. Glad to find house and yard in same condition as we left it. Good to be home but miss our crew friends who took such good care of us. Not looking forward to weighing tomorrow morning.
In summary, we had two amazing cruises. Saw a lot of old friends, both crew and passengers. Regent's newest ship, the Explorer, was beyond incredible. Can't wait until next March to board her again in LA.
I want to thank everyone who have been following us on our latest adventure. It was my pleasure to take you all along with us and hope you will come with us on our next trip. Until then, God Bless you all.
Link to final photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8wtCIn6hXjqwg96B3
