Finishing the Saga.....

   Taromina Gardens

We are home now after a very long day, 26 hrs., of travel and travail.  The plane was delayed in Barcelona which was just uncomfortable as we had time in Atlanta.  But then the next plane to Detroit was delayed as well causing us to literally run to the next terminal to catch the last one to Kalamazoo.  There were others racing toward the gate as well.  Alas, the door had been closed with the plane still sitting there but no one would open the door up.  Seven of us were left frustrated and angry in the terminal.  Delta gave us vouchers to cover the flight cost but only offered a flight the next morning.  We wanted to be home so rented a car and drove.  Arriving at 2 am we dropped into bed exhausted.  The next morning as we went to return the car and collect our luggage that made it on the plane, the battery was dead in our car that had sat for a month.  AAA to the rescue.   We were very glad when all the tasks were completed so took naps!!!

I will post photos as I am able of the last stops on this trip. (it keeps saying the mail box is full) We visited Naples where we took the ferry to Capri for the day.  Ana Capri was interesting and the chair lift to the top afforded great views of the island and sea.  There we took a boat around the island before returning by ferry to the ship.  

After a sea day we debarked in Barcelona for two nights.  Gansens were in our hotel so we toured the old town with them and found the Placa Rieal for lunch.  Kris and Jeff were in another hotel and we never caught up with them but they enjoyed the HoHo bus and dinner before leaving the next day.

We did the HoHo and enjoyed seeing the city again.  Our hotel was in a great location near the Placa Catalonia and the old town as well as La Rambla  We had dinner on La Rambla the first night then back to the Placa Rieal the next.  It is such a pretty square and well worth searching out.  As we left Barcelona both of us thought we need to come back and spend some more time there and in Spain.

It was such fun traveling with Henry and Helma as well as Jeff and Kris on the cruise.  They were all new to Princess and I think like it enough to sail again.

The stay at Watermill was so much fun.  The location and buildings were beautiful as were our hosts Lois and Bill.  The food was amazing!   We visited such lovely painting sites and experiences gracious meals and attention that it is hard to be back to reality.

And the next big trip...South America on the Oosterdam.....