So we had an adventure today.

It took a long time for Brazil to clear the ship for those disembarking. Our flight was at 11.30 am. We were supposed to arrive at 8.00 am but we're a little late. At 10.15 am they cleared us and we raced off the ship. Our transfer was waiting but a bunch of confusion we could not understand. The driver kept getting out of the car and talking to another man. The Silversea rep came over and told them to get moving. Finally we were off now about 10.30 am.

The driver spoke zero English but he kept taking to us not that it helped.

We go a very short way and then ended up in a line of stopped cars. Cars were whizzing by us then I saw we were in line for a ferry. I thought well that's it we will miss the flight for sure now. They were unloading the ferry that had just arrived. We had to wait for the ferry to fill up with cars probably about 15 minutes. The ride was short and I decided not to look at my watch again. There was more than one flight a day.

So finally we are on the road and on our way. Then the driver pulls into a gas station. I thought "really now we need gas". He needed directions not sure of where the airport was located. Off we go again.

We finally get to the airport. A long line. There was a supervisor so I tried to o scommunicate how soon our flight was by pointing to the time. He just pointed to the line. We got in line. Figured our bags were toast but no problem we were going home. Line moved pretty quick with two agents. But just when it was our turn to check in one of them left. The other check in person was having a heated discussion with a passenger. At this point it was almost comical.

Finally he took our bags we could not send the bags to DFW. We would have to collect them in São Paulo. Security was pretty fast. We made it to the gate and paid for upgraded service so we were the first to board. WE MADE IT

Uneventful flight and we had our bags when we arrived at baggage claim. Then we started walking. It was a LONG way and we were pulling bags as there were no trolleys. From one end of the terminal to the far end. I was whipped by the time we got to the area hat American uses. Our check in will not be opening until 6.00 pm it was now 2.30 pm. There was a TGI Friday's right across from the American check in gates. Never been so happy to see a TGI Fridays. A large Diet Coke and a chicken and vegetable dish later "life was good again"

One thing we are both able to do is not stress out and handle the days when things do not go according to plan. It always comes right in the end and this was actually quite funny with all the little things that were working against us.