We left the port at 8:30 and stopped at the hotel at 8. Long uneventful day. Heavy rains, dark skies, flooding and a few accidents slowing us down. We made it to Redding a couple hours away from the goal.
Jia said a tearful goodbye to the boyfriend. She got out of the car and said it's been 12 hours since I talked to him! The first thing she did in the hotel is video chat him. Haha. We haven't seen her since. Eric brought her some food.
It's New Years Eve. Available food was scarce. We ended up with Subway and drinks and chips from an am/pm. We're super fancy tonight ;)
This morning we ate breakfast in the ships dining room. When Kai's plate was put down he yelled at the waiter that his waffle was too small. Yikes. I thought we were in for another day with him but nope. He ate. Pulled his own suitcase. No tears. He followed directions through disembarkment. Patiently waited while Eric repacked the van. Then once we got going he dug around in his little busy bag and found a Santa KitKat and was delighted. He napped. Played on his ds and phone. We didn't have to put a single movie on. He must be excited to be heading home.
As if there hasn't been enough illness, I now have a minor cough and laryngitis setting in. The family is likely happy about that. Haha.
I booked a ferry for the way home. I'd like to complain about the ferries again but I'm resisting and practicing being more grateful. I'm grateful there is a boat to get us to the island. Swimming would be cold.
I can't wait to see the critters!
Happy New Years Everyone.
