Pre-cruise

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Miami, Florida, United States
Nov. 14. Moss Creek, Hilton Head. 64, dreary for here.
It’s been a stressful 3 months, but we are closing in on 2 huge adventures, moving to the Cypress and embarking on our Circle South America cruise. As the packing for the move starts tomorrow, I finalized the packing for the cruise today. Luggage gets picked up Friday. It’s kind of interesting, all this luggage, chock full (200 lbs. of it!) and our closets don’t look all that empty! 
Nov. 17. Moss Creek.
Good bye luggage!
Nov. 29. The Cypress, Hilton Head. 54. So cold for here.
We moved the 21st. Other than the pouring rain, it went really well. Out of our house by 9:30 and into the new place done by11:30! We are amazingly well settled and acclimated. 
Dec. 3. Hilton Head to Miami. 70 and drizzle HH; 84 pc Miami.
We left Hilton Head at 1:30 for an uneventful ride with our hired Cypress driver , David Hayes, to the airport. Our plane was almost on time, departing around 5, and our bumpy ride wasn’t so bumpy that we couldn’t get a Bloody Mary! The sky tram at the airport was under maintenance and of course our terminal was far out as one could get. They said it was a 40 min. walk to baggage claim, and it would have been at least that but we lucked into a transport. Regent was there to greet us at baggage claim. Our transport to the hotel took over an hour as we had to detour downtown to drop off a couple at another hotel. We arrived at the magnificent Key Biscayne Ritz-Carlton about 7:45 , and were greeted with a glass of champagne while checking in. We missed the cocktail party but got to the gala dinner as they were serving the almost inedible entree of Short Ribs. Met some interesting people. All good. We were in bed by 10:30. I think I’m starting to believe this is really going to happen! 
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Kim Pearson
2023-12-04

Can’t believe this is finally happening! Enjoy and have a good rest!! Hugs til you return!

Marge Fisher
2023-12-04

Enjoy every minute! ❤️❤️

karenwirtzy
2023-12-04

All good so far!

MaryEllen
2023-12-04

Enjoy!

Donna
2023-12-04

Safe travels and enjoy!

Rita
2023-12-07

Dorrie , I am so happy for you and George!!Enjoy every minute and we are looking forward to your return.

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