Blau Resort Report for April 16 –23 2006
Trip to Airport
It was quite a sight. That Judy just brings so much luggage. The
station wagon was full and Derek put 2 suitcases on the roof of the car.
Judy also had one with her in the back seat. And we had not yet picked
up Ally Bear. Derek suggested he take us to the airport and then go
back and get Ally Bear but I am always nervous about getting separated.
He tied down the suitcases on the roof and Judy was sure they would not
hold and so went through the garage looking for additional rope. Derek
went to various places in town, but it was Easter Sunday and everything
was closed. We would just have to take our chances. Derek was not
impressed that there was doubt. I was sure it would be okay because
Derek is overly careful and cautious rather than lax. It was a very
pleasant drive however, as Derek drove slower than I have ever
experienced. Once we had got passed Oshawa, he figured that the cases
would be staying on the roof and we would make it.
When we arrived at my daughter’s place Ally was ready and she had only 1
suitcase and a carry on shoulder bag. It went in the back seat between
her and Judy for the drive to the airport.
As usual once we arrived it was a series of hurry up and wait. We
hurried through the line, went quickly, we hurried through security,
went quickly and then it was the waiting game. We always arrive too
early and then get very bored just waiting.
We flew Club Class and it makes everything much easier, faster and more
comfortable. Champagne and orange juice while everyone boarded. Good
food and wine throughout the flight. 1 washroom for 24 people means no
line ups. Good flight.
Arrival & check in
Arrived and our luggage was very quick, except for my little suitcase. I
had filled it with candy. They wanted to check it. They wanted to know
if my granddaughter would eat all of the candy and I said she would
share it with friends. They allowed it all to go through. Judy was also
stopped and so it delayed things. The trip to the resort is not long so
it was okay that we did not get to sit near the front of the bus,
however, I did get slightly sick even on that short trip. I was wearing
my “Happy Face” button and lanyard and 2 young women who were on the
bus asked if we were from the happy face forum on the internet. She
said she had just discovered it before they left and really found it to
be very helpful. It was the best one they saw and she would be asking
me things during the week if that was okay. Of course, it was. We did
see them on the beach and even shared our lifeguard with them (well, a
little bit) Judy is pretty stingy in that area.
Arrived safe and sound and then had some difficulty with check in. The
Blau has not adopted the pre check in and you have to line up and there
are no tags for the luggage until you check in. Derek and Ally and I
decided to let the crowd go ahead and we would relax at the outdoor
café. Judy was on an earlier bus and so she was all done when we
arrived. Her luggage was in her room but not the room or the building
we had requested. When I went to registrar they were already trying to
work on a solution. They were working on my solution before I knew I had
a problem. They had put Derek and I in bldg # 14 and Ally Bear in bldg #
22. That would not work. I am not sure if they just figured it out when
Judy asked for bldg 15 as we requested and they looked it up or what
but we needed to do something. After a very long discussion and a lot
of to-o o o o oo-ng and fr o oo o o o o o ing , it was agreed that we
would both be in bldg 25 for 1 night and then in the am we would both
move to bldg 22. By this time Derek was ready to flop anywhere and has
an aversion to moving no matter what. He headed off to bed and Ally and
I went around to say hi to all of our friends and then to do a short
walk on the beach. No need to unpack and si it was nice to sit and
listen to the waves and relax.
