FREEDOM LIVE - April 23 to May 7 - Let's sail the Atlantic together!

[sg1phileshipper]

Have a fantastic cruise, Cindy! Can't wait to read about your adventures! We were also scheduled to sail Rhapsody TA with you but now we're heading out on Jewel TA from San Juan on Sunday. Great start to your review. :)

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Sorry about the delay, but I was dead on my feet last night and this morning CC didn't work.

The flight with Norwegian was very good. That Dreamliner is a massive jet. Gatwick has a good concept. Gate was announced 80 minutes prior to boarding. They scan your pass and only then are you let in the waiting area. They board premium first and then they board from the back. Since I was in an emergency seat near the front, I boarded with the last group. No trouble finding overhead space, even though some folks had two or three bags. I probably had one of the best seats!

For extra padding I added my blanket on the seat and was comfortable. Sadly enough I left it on the plane. Food was really good

Pre-landing chicken Caesar wrap was delicious.

I have never been through immigration so fast, was the third in line. Of course I spend 45 minutes waiting for my bags. They were scanned again at customs, because I had declared my food, chocolate, which wasn't a problem.

Picked up my rental at alamo. My standard car got turned to a full size and all they seemed to have left were huge SUVs. Way too big for me, but I managed to find a Chevy Impala.

I stayed at the Best Western and it was so so. Rooms were clean though and breakfast was included and pretty good.

Tbc

 

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

Today I had booked a 2-hour airboat ride with Spirits of the Swamps leaving from Kissimmee. I had the thrill and the experience of a lifetime. I already want to go back. And since pictures are louder than words, here you go!

 

 

Cindy

[sg1phileshipper]

And more...

I had lunch in a Chili's nearby in St. Cloud and started with a loaded baked potato soup.

Finished it off with a grilled chicken salad.

You will notice throughout this review that I would kill for a grilled chicken salad with ranch.

I headed to a nearby Walmart for necessities like Shampoo, shower gel and drinks. Now I just need to figure out what to do for dinner!

Despite my back hurting really really bad (can't move in any direction without stabbing pain!), this has been one of the best days in my life. I love Florida!

More later...

 

 

Cindy

[BecciBoo]

so glad to hear you are having such a ball in Florida Cindy! You're too cute!

 

More please!

[MrFunInTheSun]

Thanks for bringing us along

 

 

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[flirtyfloridacouple]

Thanks for bringing us along

 

 

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See you soon, but seriously, go to an urgent care. You haven't waited this long to be uncomfortable for your trip! Feel better soon!

 

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[LuCruise]

Subscribing. Great that you had a pre vacation beforehand. Enjoy your cruise. Thanks for sharing.

 

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[sg1phileshipper]

See you soon, but seriously, go to an urgent care. You haven't waited this long to be uncomfortable for your trip! Feel better soon!

 

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That's what I figured too, so I already went. Just took a prednisone. [emoji3]

 

 

Cindy

[flirtyfloridacouple]

That's what I figured too, so I already went. Just took a prednisone. [emoji3]

 

 

Cindy

Cindy... You have 3 days or so... I need you at 100%.

 

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[sg1phileshipper]

Cindy... You have 3 days or so... I need you at 100%.

 

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Thanks for your concern. But I will be fine. [emoji1]

 

 

Cindy

[Namelocg]

Hey Cindy,

 

I'm glad I found your review. It will be nice to see what I've done for the next two weeks. Go get that back checked out. See you on Sunday. :):cocktail::ship:

 

Gale

[zencruisers]

Following along and looking forward to reading more. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[riclop]

Thanks for sharing.

[Shelley61]

Yay, SotS airboats! We went on them last time we went to Orlando. Best airboat ride we've ever done there! Very interesting and informative and the wildlife was spectacular!

 

 

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[ramja96]

Following. Welcome to the U.S. :)

[InletBill]

Hi Cindy! Liz and I will be joining you on Freedom too. Like you, we were originally booked for Rhapsody. Think it turned out better this way! See you onboard!

[sg1phileshipper]

Good morning from beautiful Orlando!

I slept pretty well last night considering. Pills seems to be helping. AND I removed the heating pads I had on. Pain was less without them, they were pinching a nerve. Anyway, I tossed in bed and pain was so tolerable.

I am writing from Denny's before hitting the outlet. Breakfast was really good, but way too much. I couldn't it all [emoji33]. Cannot beat that for 7.99

More later! Have a beautiful day everyone!

 

 

Cindy

[flirtyfloridacouple]

Good morning from beautiful Orlando!

I slept pretty well last night considering. Pills seems to be helping. AND I removed the heating pads I had on. Pain was less without them, they were pinching a nerve. Anyway, I tossed in bed and pain was so tolerable.

I am writing from Denny's before hitting the outlet. Breakfast was really good, but way too much. I couldn't it all [emoji33]. Cannot beat that for 7.99

More later! Have a beautiful day everyone!

 

 

Cindy

Enjoy the outlets! The premium outlets are nice there and Florida Mall I believe has some outlets and IMO is just kind of a fun mall... They have an M&M store lol

 

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[DISFANS3]

Sounds like a awesome trip...

[YlangYlangF9PB3E]

Cindy, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to allow us to travel across the Atlantic with you! So far you have detailed your experience thoroughly. Good job! I was especially happy to hear about Norwegian...we are taking a transatlantic to Copenhagen next year and that is the airline on which we hope to return (non-stop!) to Miami. We'll be following along.....have a wonderful stay in Florida and Bon Voyage! :)

[sg1phileshipper]

Thanks for all your comments.

After breakfast I drove to the outlet, knowing very well it was way too early. Got there around 9 and enjoyed the nice sun until 10. Parking was deserted when I arrived.

When I was done shopping, it ended up being a zoo the later it got, I had lunch at an Italian restaurant, but forgot the name. Guess what I had?

Parking lot looked fuller now.

I am now sitting on the patio in the shadow, enjoying the amazing weather. Back home it was bellow freezing last night. [emoji33]

And my back you ask? I am glad I went to the health clinic yesterday. I could so kiss the nurse who prescribed those magic pills.

Bought dinner at Walmart. You can guess once.... Yes, another chicken caesar salad, with coleslaw and some pasta. I'll be growing rabbit ears soon enough.

Thanks for following and more tomorrow.

 

 

Cindy

[elsje]

Hi Cindy, Larry and I are joining you as well on the Freedom. My 3rd TA and Larry's first. We booked a panoramic oceanview cabin on deck 12. After the cruise we are spending 3 nights in Barcelona then on to Holland to visit family then on to Croatia and Montenegro. Will look for your belgian lanyard. Very nice travel report, thank you.

[cruiselover04]

Hi. We're Jenni & David & also booked on this cruise with you.

See you on board!!

 

Jenni

 

 

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[wingman2014]

Wife and I were on FREEDOM a couple years ago, great ship !!