Boston to Quebec City

It is mid June. My daughter Adrienne asks about doing a cruise with them from Boston to Quebec City departing Aug 29 and ending September 9.

We said sure, never considering departure is on Saturday of labor day weekend. Once we realize the foolishness we conclude the wise thing to do is to get to Boston a day early. If nothing else this gives us several backup flights if something goes astray. The stupidity of me to be flying on labor day weekend.

Fast forward to Friday afternoon. We load the luggage in Tim's suv. A long time friend, he has graciously offered to take us to the airport. It takes several attempts to get the luggage arranged so the door will close.

We arrive at the terminal dropoff area. Deafening alarms are sounding. It is impossible to communicate with the baggage counter. Finally the alarms cease but my ears continue to ring. There is a problem with the conveyor that takes the luggage to where ever it goes prior to being placed on the plane.

TSA takes about 20 minutes. Pretty good. We head to the tram to take us to the gate.

Despite our plane arriving 50 minutes early on it's previous flight, it is just announced that our flight is delayed 30 minutes. The terminal is packed, barely a place to stand.

We find a restaurant and order a beverage to pass the time.

The next few hours are uneventful. The plane is full without an empty seat. I have been flying comfort plus in recent years. It helps tremendously!

We arriive in Boston just too late for the complimentary shuttle to our hotel. Internet wisdom of prior travelers says Uber is better than a taxi.  Uber fares are quoted at about $70.00, but it appears we need to lug our luggage to a nearby parking garage. The line of taxis is about 200 feet down the sidewalk. At least in sight.

We opt for the cab. Our luggage quickly loaded we are on our way. The meter slowly displays larger numbers. It is almost midnight. No traffic, he makes an illegal left turn into the driveway of our hotel.

The meter has stopped climbing. $26.00!

We check in and get a much needed nights rest.