Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Miami, Florida

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Miami, Florida


Woke to wall-to-wall ships - just like a parking lot on the water!!   Overcast skies match our dreary hearts as we make our preparation for departure this morning.

Having breakfast - our last meal!!!

Flights scheduled today - Miami to Dulles, and Dulles to SFO.   Should be home by 10:00 tonight.

Will close this blog for now, unless there is a very funny story in our travels home.  

Meanwhile, thank you for traveling with us!!!


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