Florida Trip - Day 7: Clearwater Marine Aquarium & Traveling Home

We had breakfast and checked out of our room before we all loaded the motorcoach.  We had a little extra time, so Julie, my mom, and I walked to the beach before we left.  I didn't want to walk on the sand, so I walked back while Julie and my mom walked on the beach.  I walked around the neighborhood of the hotel before loading the bus.  

Once we all got onto the bus, we drove to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  We were there right when it opened, and it was a fun place to visit.  We got to see lots of different animals and we even watched a dolphin training show.  They had tons of different dinosaurs around the park.  They all had funny stories about how they got hurt and why they were there.  

They had neat exhibits and informational things.  They also had a great gift shop where almost everything was 50% off.  We only had a couple hours here and then we had to get back to the motorcoach to drive to the Orlando Airport which was a couple hours away.  

Many of the people on the bus thought that Julie and I were just so much fun.  A few of them said that they should tip me for being so much fun instead of our tour guide.  They said they liked me more than her.  So nice.  I told them that all I wanted was a smile.  They were all very nice and complimentary towards Julie and me.  I was very glad that they thought we were as fun and hilarious as we think we are.  My parents got many compliments on what great gals were are and how lucky they are to have us.  

Once we got to the airport, we got our luggage and got all checked in.  The airport was really busy, and it took us a long time to get all checked in and through security.  It was pretty funny though, because all the people from our group were spread out so we kept seeing them throughout the security line and we kept saying hello to all these people.  I even offered them some of my popcorn I got from the aquarium.  We thought it was pretty funny.

Once we got through security, we met our parents at Outback Steakhouse for lunch.  We ate our food and then walked around for a little while before our plane started loading.  We were still in first class, and I still felt so special.  Now since we knew everyone from our group, we got to see them all pass us on their way to the back of the bus.  It was pretty funny saying hello to all of them and their funny comments about us being in first class.  

We had another good flight.  They fed us dinner on the flight.  I had a chicken salad.  It was okay.  They also gave us snacks and drinks.  It was a good flight.  After we landed, I said my goodbyes to Julie and my parents and then waited for my luggage.  Tony was on his way to come get me, so once my luggage came, I went out of the airport and met him.  He then took me home and it was so nice to see all the kids and Tony.  It was such a great trip, but I was happy to be back home with my hubby and kids.