We are finally home
after a day of recuperating in Toronto. We were off the ship by
8:30 Saturday morning after easily going through U.S. customs on the
ship. It was easiest immigration inspection after all the stuff in
Japan. About 3 hours later we finally arrived at the airport.
Fortunately we had a 4 pm flight. The ship had sent the luggage
directly to the airport which saved time and lugging effort. We were
the first Princess ship into Whittier. There are 5 princess ships in
Alaska. Air Canada only has 1 flight a day and I think this must
have been their first of the season since there seemed to be doing on
the job training. It took a bit of time to check in. We were TSA
pre cleared for the full flight.
3 hours and 1 time
change later we were in Vancouver ready to go through Canadian
customs. Since we had a quick turn around we got in a “fast track
line”. There were dedicated kiosks and we went to the front of the
line, bypassing the 200 people waiting.
The Canadian kiosk now takes
a photo as well as scanning the passport. I think there is an
computer comparison of the 2 photos. You make a declaration (no
paper work to fill out) have it checked as you go out. Back through
security and we were ready for the 2 hour time change and 4 hour
flight to Toronto. At 6:30 am, Chris pulled up just as we came out
of the terminal. We had a 3 hour sleep and then a relaxing day in
Toronto on Sunday. We came back to Windsor today.
After almost 3 weeks
away we are glad to be home. We found the crossing long because it
was cold and windy outside and we were basically confined in the
ship. However it won't be long before we head off again. So many
places to see in this world. Cheers
