Trip Index for 2013 Trip (Aug 13th - 29th)
Day 0 Travel Day
Day 1 Sea World
Day 2 Busch Gardens
Day 3 Shopping and golf
Day 4 Kennedy Space Centre
Day 5 Showcase of Citrus
Day 6 Universal Studios
Day 7 Islands of Adventure
Day 8 Rest day and Cheesecake Factory
Day 9 GCSE Results and Busch Gardens
Day 10 Clearwater Beach and SeaScreamer
Day 11 Shopping and Swimming
Day 12 Crazy Golf and Pool Time
Day 13 Sea World
Day 14 Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Day 15 Travel Home day :(
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Day 15 - Time to go home :(
Sad day today - our holiday is over :(
We are up just before 6.30 and pack the last of our stuff into the cases and Keith loaded them into the car.
Nice easy drive back the Orlando International Airport but we nearly missed the turn off for the car park to return to the rental car - nicely hidden just round a left hand bend!!
Check in was quick - Delta have lots of machines that are easy to use and then it was over to the desk for bag drop. Lady on the desk was very pleasant and light hearted and took the mickey out of Keith's passport photo.
There was a long queue at security but we were through in about 30-35 mins although it was a bit of a free for all.
Ready for some breakfast now we ended up with Sausage or Bacon Egg Muffins (very similar to McD's - think the place was called Nathan's although not sure).
It was soon time for boarding our flight to Boston.
Approx 3 hr flight (no inflight entertainment) went smoothly. Checked with the staff as we left the plane that our bags would be loaded straight on to London and we didn't need to collect. We had approx 5 hr wait til our London flight but they did tell us it would probably go from the gate next to where we had come in.
We ambled round the airport for a while to pass the time - not many shops here so we had a look to see what we wanted to for lunch. We were hoping there would be an Outback or similar (we had seen one at Orlando before we left!) but no. We all chose a burger from Fuddruckers. They were nice burgers and a reasonable price.
Headed back to gate 19 where we sat and played with our electronic gadgets and people watched. Eventually our flight was boarding.
Just as the aircraft was pushing back all the cabin lights went out. The captain came on and explained that there was an electrical problem but it wouldn't stop us flying, it was only usedwhilst on the ground. After a few minutes we started moving back towards the gate. Another message from the captain informed us that we had a medical emergency on board and we were returning to the gate to let the paramedics on board. It took approx 1.20mins for the paramedics to treat and then take off to a waiting ambulance a man who had collapsed.
Finally in the air we settled in for the 6 hr flight. It was a little bumpy, but OK. Food could have been better but we managed ;) Inflight Entertainment system was even better on here than on the way to Atlanta. When we originally booked we thought there would be only overhead cabin tv's but the 767's have been having a refurb and the plane was like new inside - new seats, carpets and inflight entertainment - excellent.
Despite the delay in taking off we had managed to make up most of the time and only landed about 10 mins later than scheduled. Unfortunately the skyway that allows passengers to walk off the plane had an electric fault and wouldn't reach the aircraft. We then had to wait for some steps to be brought to the rear of the plane and a fleet of coaches to take us to the terminal.
Baggage reclaim was quick (had taken approx 45 to start getting us off the plane so bags where there before us).
Quick call to Meet and Greet and our car was returned to us in the car park opposite. Great efficient service, would definately use again.
No photos today - sorry again!! but once you've seen one airport and plane you really don't need to see any more.
Travel day today was less stressful than I had thought and the long wait at Boston was not really a problem. Would definately consider Delta and indirect again - it was worth the saving made on direct!
Back home now, and missing Florida already - the sun, the food, the pool - sigh!
I will try and update the food blog sometime (and maybe add prices too, have tried to keep all receipts!)
Hope you have enjoyed reading.
Till next time ...
We are up just before 6.30 and pack the last of our stuff into the cases and Keith loaded them into the car.
Nice easy drive back the Orlando International Airport but we nearly missed the turn off for the car park to return to the rental car - nicely hidden just round a left hand bend!!
Check in was quick - Delta have lots of machines that are easy to use and then it was over to the desk for bag drop. Lady on the desk was very pleasant and light hearted and took the mickey out of Keith's passport photo.
There was a long queue at security but we were through in about 30-35 mins although it was a bit of a free for all.
Ready for some breakfast now we ended up with Sausage or Bacon Egg Muffins (very similar to McD's - think the place was called Nathan's although not sure).
It was soon time for boarding our flight to Boston.
Approx 3 hr flight (no inflight entertainment) went smoothly. Checked with the staff as we left the plane that our bags would be loaded straight on to London and we didn't need to collect. We had approx 5 hr wait til our London flight but they did tell us it would probably go from the gate next to where we had come in.
We ambled round the airport for a while to pass the time - not many shops here so we had a look to see what we wanted to for lunch. We were hoping there would be an Outback or similar (we had seen one at Orlando before we left!) but no. We all chose a burger from Fuddruckers. They were nice burgers and a reasonable price.
Headed back to gate 19 where we sat and played with our electronic gadgets and people watched. Eventually our flight was boarding.
Just as the aircraft was pushing back all the cabin lights went out. The captain came on and explained that there was an electrical problem but it wouldn't stop us flying, it was only usedwhilst on the ground. After a few minutes we started moving back towards the gate. Another message from the captain informed us that we had a medical emergency on board and we were returning to the gate to let the paramedics on board. It took approx 1.20mins for the paramedics to treat and then take off to a waiting ambulance a man who had collapsed.
Finally in the air we settled in for the 6 hr flight. It was a little bumpy, but OK. Food could have been better but we managed ;) Inflight Entertainment system was even better on here than on the way to Atlanta. When we originally booked we thought there would be only overhead cabin tv's but the 767's have been having a refurb and the plane was like new inside - new seats, carpets and inflight entertainment - excellent.
Despite the delay in taking off we had managed to make up most of the time and only landed about 10 mins later than scheduled. Unfortunately the skyway that allows passengers to walk off the plane had an electric fault and wouldn't reach the aircraft. We then had to wait for some steps to be brought to the rear of the plane and a fleet of coaches to take us to the terminal.
Baggage reclaim was quick (had taken approx 45 to start getting us off the plane so bags where there before us).
Quick call to Meet and Greet and our car was returned to us in the car park opposite. Great efficient service, would definately use again.
No photos today - sorry again!! but once you've seen one airport and plane you really don't need to see any more.
Travel day today was less stressful than I had thought and the long wait at Boston was not really a problem. Would definately consider Delta and indirect again - it was worth the saving made on direct!
Back home now, and missing Florida already - the sun, the food, the pool - sigh!
I will try and update the food blog sometime (and maybe add prices too, have tried to keep all receipts!)
Hope you have enjoyed reading.
Till next time ...
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