Friday, May 17, 2013

Day 116 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Wichita, Kansas

World Cruise 2013
May 1, 2013

Today the ship arrived at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  This was the last day and after my group was called I left the ship, picked up my luggage, went to customs and got on a bus to the airport.  My flight from Ft. Lauderdale stopped at Houston where I changed planes and caught a flight to Wichita.

Each blog covers one day on shore from 1/5/2013 to 4/1/2013.  All were created in May after I returned from the world cruise.

Cruise Director Bruce Allen Scudder wrote the following about the cruise.

Around the World in 115 Days!

On January 5, excited guests and dedicated crew embarked on a journey that some can only dream about - to sail around the world!  Your memories of this voyage may be as different as the extraordinary places we visited, but we share one thing in common - we did it together, as the ms Amsterdam Grand World Voyage family.  And we did it with gracious service, exquisite flowers, wonderful music, and a wide variety of entertainment.  Thoughtfully designed menus featuring both exotic and traditional meals.  Your crew began each day with just one goal in mind - to make that day a special one for you.  We know that what sets this Grand World Voyage apart is you - our guest.  Watching friendships rekindled; and new ones made.  Seeing extended families re-united; lives enriched and intertwined.  We feel honored to be a part of that experience with you.  Long after the bags are unpacked, the photos and souvenirs sorted, one truly lasting memory will remain.  The memory of YU, our cherished friends, will be the centerpiece of what made this Grand World Voyage special for us.  On behalf of Captain Jonathan Mercer, Hotel Director Henk Mensink and the entire ship's complement, thank you for a world full of indelible memories.  Our hope is that we have returned the favor.  Until we meet again!  Bruce Allen Scudder

Below is the map of the World Cruise 2013

 
Map of World Cruise 2013


Picture with Captain and Hotel Director for 300 days with Holland America

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