Well, we’re off to a good start here in Nassau: it’s been raining a lot and the airline lost two of my bags, possibly for good! We find out today if they were located. If not, I’m pretty screwed.
But I went over to Atlantis (the hotel where most of the SAS students are staying) to say hi to Caitlin and we ended up meeting a ton of people. I realized that we were all feeling the same way – nervous and awkward – so knowing that boosted my confidence a little. A group of us split a cab ride over to Senor Frogs, which is a bar overlooking the water, and we danced and chatted and ended up having a really good time. Everyone was so nice even though they were all dressed to go to a club and I was bumming around in sweats and a t-shirt because all of my nice clothes were in my lost suitcases. (Actually, wearing sweatpants and sneakers to a nightclub is not that bad of an idea – dancing was a lot less painful).
The weather seems to be getting better, and it actually looks warm and sunny outside, so maybe mom and I will go for a walk downtown later, or check out the beach (the color of the water is spectacular but I heard the water is freezing).
I caught a glimpse of our ship yesterday as we drove in. It was right next to a massive Disney cruise liner, which made it look sort of small in comparison, but seeing the Explorer made this entire trip feel a little more concrete. Mom is going to a parent reception on board later this afternoon, so she’ll actually get to see the inside before I will.
Speaking of Mom, she’s been a trooper: between me being in a bad mood all afternoon because of my luggage situation, the rain, and my waking her up at 1:30 a.m. last night because I didn’t have my room key, you’d think she’d be a little annoyed by now, but she’s been so great.
Hope everyone is doing well. I miss you all so much!
-E
**EDIT** 3:30 p.m.
They found one of my bags and it arrives in Nassau at 5:40 p.m.
**EDIT** 3:45 p.m.
They found my other bag and both should arrive at my hotel tonight at 6:30!!! Thank goodness!
**EDIT** 11:25 p.m.
After hours of aggravating phone calls to American Airlines and BahamasAir, I finally got one of my bags and fortunately it's the bigger, more important one of the two. There's a very slim chance my other bag could arrive tonight. Otherwise, they will have to ship it to Puerto Rico. The important thing is, I have my essentials now (no more using my finger as a toothbrush!).
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Hi Wes, Hang in there about your bags they should be able to get it to you or you have and allowance of money that they should give you to replace the items they lost...but I have a good feeling they should be able to find it. We take Al to the airport today to fly back to LA. He had a great time on the movie set and hopes to find employment in LA when he returns. I think we are going to drive up to OU this Sunday to see Steve-O he said he has a ton of work to do and didn't want to come home this weekend and its father weekend so I think we'll drive up and take him out to dinner. He said he is missing his buddie that Andy Fox is just not filling your shoes. Its great hearing all I'll keep in touch. Fondly Suz
ReplyDeleteYour suitcase finally arrived, but not in time for your voyage. I doubt I'll forward it to Brazil. It will be cheaper for you to buy stuff on the spot--or you can rough it for 109 days. You can always buy what you need in one of those exotic countries you'll be visiting. If all else fails, wear a sari.
ReplyDeleteLove, mom