Honeymoon, Take 2 or How We Made it to Jamaica!
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on January 2, 2010
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After our first attempt at our honeymoon failed miserably, we set out on Thursday (Christmas eve) for our second attempt.
We awoke early at 3 a.m. to catch the cab we’d called for 3:30. When the taxi hadn’t shown up by 3:45, we were both thinking “here we go again!” but soon enough our taxi arrived. Luckily we had no bags to check, as they were already in Jamaica, and we got into the longest line for security I’ve ever seen. Again, we thought “here we go again!” but ended up making it to the gate just in time for boarding. Finally we were on our way!
A mere 2 hours later, we had landed in Charlotte, NC (home of KERF, who I promptly texted a hello!).
Our connecting flight was delayed about an hour, so we set out in search of southern breakfast. We both indulged in something that tastes waaaaay better than it looks: Biscuits and gravy.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the rocking chairs that were all over the Charlotte airport, a far cry from the line-standing and wall-sitting we’d done in the Philadelphia airport. Nothing against my Philadelphia friends, but I don’t think I ever want to fly into that city again!
We boarded our flight to Jamaica and it took off without a hitch… next thing I knew, I was seeing the Caribbean Sea out the window
And we landed on the lush green coast of Montego Bay, Jamaica! FINALLY we’d made it!
Once we went through customs and found our bags that had been on vacation for a few days already, we were whisked off to the Sandals lounge in the Montego Bay airport. There were cold drinks, air conditioned rooms, and lovely people that took care of our bags. I changed into flip flops, and soon we were on our way to Ocho Rios!
Coming tomorrow: Part 2! You’ll see our cottage room and our first meal at the fantastic resort.
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I am so happy that you made it! Can’t wait to read part doss!
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Mmm biscuits and gravy! Love the clouds in that pic!
Holy crap I love biscuits and gravy! You were only about 1.5 hours from me in CLT! Can’t wait to read the rest!
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Yay!!! Finally!
I’ve never had biscuits and gravy!
.-= Jessica @ How Sweet It Is´s last blog ..The Best Turkey Burger. =-.
Sounds amazing so far! Can’t wait to hear more…:)
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Can’t wait to hear more! We just got back from Jamaica one week ago. It was amazing as usual and already booking for 2010 (we always stay at Couples Swept Away in Negril). We have gone every Dec. for the past 3 years. We haven’t been to Ochi and not sure if we will although I would love to swim with the dolphins sometime.
.-= Angie (Losing It and Loving It)´s last blog ..Vacation and end of year update =-.
Yay…you made it!!! It’s about freakin’ time! Enjoy every well-earned second!
.-= Mama Pea´s last blog ..Out With the Old, In With the New =-.
Can’t wait to read more! I’m so glad you guys were finally able to make it!
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I was out of town for awhile so I haven’t been reading blogs but I was worrying about you when I was flying because so many flights were getting cancelled! I’m glad you made it.
Can’t wait to read more!
.-= Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)´s last blog ..250th post! Dinner at The Melting Pot =-.
Ah! It looks so GREEN!! Glad you guys were able to make it
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