Nine Days until Fort Lauderdale

Well, we surveyed the volume of luggage and decided after tipping red caps at the airports, hotels, cruise terminal, cabs – paying for extra luggage etc. we could just get a transport service. They pick up your luggage at your door and it is awaiting you in your stateroom (hopefully) when you arrive! If you send it a week in advance you save several hundred dollars. For that, I can pack early! I ended up with 3 suitcases, and in the spirit of truthfulness, I packed more than the earlier mentioned 6 pairs of shoes. I know I have over-packed but don’t know what I need less of – dress clothes? Warm clothes? I know what you are thinking - how about less shoes? I probably should have packed lighter, then after the Panama Canal when we hit San Diego, I could just shop there. By then, I would have a better handle on my wardrobe needs - but it is done now. All the insurance, property and estimated taxes are paid. I hauled my better plants to Courtney. Auto bill pay is set up and my mail has been forward.  I am sure am forgetting something very important that will come to me about 57 miles out to sea!  Today I did book a  5 day excursion to tour India including the Taj Mahal. I have not talked to one person who liked their trip to India.  I guess I just wanted to see for myself and don’t expect to ever get another chance. I figured good, bad or otherwise, it will make for some interesting stories! MY next post might be after we are at sea on the 13^th. Yes, we are sailing off into the great unknown on Friday the 13^th – glad I am not very superstitious!