Last day of our trip! Virgin Voyages has later disembarkment, however, we were still off the ship pretty early. Well, not compared to times we've been off at 7:30pm, but still....it felt too early.
Not sure what all this was....buffet for the Rock Stars?
We got in to Toronto, and it wasn't very clear about where to go for customs. There was a row of terminals in the hall but everyone was passing them. We realized it was customs pre-screening. Fast. Can't remember where we went after that, if there was customs as well. Funny how quickly we forget these little details. Got our checked bag, and headed for the place to call for our ride. That was also a little confusing, but we managed and he showed up quickly. We had the same driver as on the way there (I think his name was Rob) and some of the conversation was exactly the same LOL.
Remember, you can click on any photo to open the picture viewer. I like taking pictures and seeing the changes every time we come because we're not there all that often.
We disembarked easily and grabbed a taxi. When we got to the airport (another crazy drive, though better than others), it was more than what others had told us it should be, Rob's credit card would not work, and he didn't want to tip and it was all awkward.
This time we did not have to walk from one end of the airport to the other. We were definitely in the economy section this time. It was very different than our first time in Miami and different than the last two times too!
We found the Porter counter quickly and it said it would open at ....9:46 rings a bell. There were already a few people lining up, so after a bit, we joined them. We were maybe the third couple back. We were all in one line. Others joined behind. We heard the couple ahead of us talking about having trouble with the app too.
Around 10:10 an airport worker, I think, asked why we were all lined up. We said the sign said they would open 20 minutes ago. He was like, no that's totally wrong cause we don't open until 2 (or 3?) hours before the flight, so they wouldn't be opening for another hour. There were some pissed Canadians!! Those at the back of the line did leave, but those of us at the front were like, well, we already waited this long, we're not giving up our spots now!
Around 10:10 an airport worker, I think, asked why we were all lined up. We said the sign said they would open 20 minutes ago. He was like, no that's totally wrong cause we don't open until 2 (or 3?) hours before the flight, so they wouldn't be opening for another hour. There were some pissed Canadians!! Those at the back of the line did leave, but those of us at the front were like, well, we already waited this long, we're not giving up our spots now!
While we were passing the time, chatting with other couples (Hi to the couple ahead of us from outside Calgary but she grew up in Norwood!), another airport worker came out with the stands and ribbon things that organize the lines you wait in. You know what I mean. We made so many jokes about it because we had already formed a nice line. He asked us all to move and we'd move 1 step LOL. He wanted the lines to go more side to side instead of straight back. He did have to make the Porter VIP line though, and I believe the couple ahead of us went to that line. Or they came from that line and we let them in front of us because they hadn't realized it wasn't the main line?
Finally, they came and opened the counter. We were the third couple up and told them what had happened and that we weren't happy. They were really surprised the sign had said it would open so early. Then Rob launched into his tirade about the app not allowing him to pay and how unhappy he was with Porter after these two things. The agent was so nice though, and she took off the checked baggage charge!!
Finally, they came and opened the counter. We were the third couple up and told them what had happened and that we weren't happy. They were really surprised the sign had said it would open so early. Then Rob launched into his tirade about the app not allowing him to pay and how unhappy he was with Porter after these two things. The agent was so nice though, and she took off the checked baggage charge!!
We went through security, where the roller conveyor belt broke off the tab of one of the zippers on the main compartment of my backpack :(
Then we walked towards our gate.
Where were the restaurants?
There was a general store with a pizza counter, and a small bar with food. On our other trips to Miami, there were lots of food choices! We ended up at the bar. It was okay, and not too badly priced for an airport.
When we went to board, they were using face recognition at the gate. I failed! Rob is always worried about this because of his nystagmus (eye shaking). They just scanned my pass.
The plane is basic. Rob's Coke was very warm. I can't even remember if there were seatback screens. It felt very, very cosy. It was cloudy all the way home; I think the first time that's happened. Disappointing!
The plane is basic. Rob's Coke was very warm. I can't even remember if there were seatback screens. It felt very, very cosy. It was cloudy all the way home; I think the first time that's happened. Disappointing!
And with that...our big trip was over! What an adventure.
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