2015 Western Caribbean Cruise - Day 01

Denise and I took a red eye flight from SLC to Ft. Lauderdale via Charlotte, NC.  We arrived at 9:30 AM in Florida and headed to the rental car agency to get our car.  Everything went well except for sleeping.  The planes were crowded, hot and noisy.  One passenger in our first flight thought that everyone wanted to listen to their childs 'movie' and did not use ear buds for listening.  Finally, the Airline Steward spoke with the family and asked them to use head phones.  In our final leg, Denise was privileged to sit by a man that was very large and overflowed into her seat.  I was against the window and slept pretty good for about 45 minutes.  That felt good.

After getting the car, we headed to our AIRBNB apartment that I rented.  It was about 35 miles away from Ft. Lauderdale and very close to Miami International Airport.  Sometimes it sounds like we are on th end of the runway when the planes are taking off.  The unit is in a regular apartment complex.  It is 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, Kitchen, Front Room with large flat screen TV.  It is really clean.  We found it pretty easily after hitting a Burger King for some breakfast\lunch.  Upon arriving, we immediately headed to bed to capture a few 'zzzz's'.  That felt really good to get some sleep.  Anyway, for $109 for the night, this place is a really great deal compared to hotel prices we would have had to pay.

Kim and Ilene arrive at 10:40 this evening.  Denise and I will go get them.  We will get up tomorrow and  head to the aiport to return the rental car and catch a shuttle to the Port of Miami.  Alamo offers a free shuttle to the port...which I found out today.  This and AIRBND will save a few greenbacks for my kids to enjoy in my inheritance!  

Our boat departs at 4:00 PM.  We will probably be there by noon, ready to get on.  We're all kind of excited to sail and play in the ocean!