Monday July 17, 2017
After a wonderful breakfast at the Mundial Hotel, we meandered around the nearby shops until it was time to leave for the airport. We were at the airport in plenty of time and we proceeded to get our tickets and go through the security check.
To make the return trip a little more interesting, Kathy didn’t make it through the security check. One of the items she had purchased, had a metal point and they would not let her go on the plane with it. However, they gave her the option to mail it to herself, which required her to go back through the security check to a postage station down the hall from security check. The security officers and airport staff helped Pete and Kathy with mailing the item and then they both successfully made it through the security check a second time, 30 minutes later.
We had no other issues until it was almost time to board the plane and we were told there was a delay because there was a shortage of cleaning staff and it would take longer than normal to get the plane ready. As it turned out, it was only a 30 minute delay, however, some of the passengers were a little agitated because they left us standing in the hot buses on the tarmac while they finished cleaning the plane, but there were no more issues once we started boarding.
We finally left Lisbon at 7:20 pm and the pilot was able to get us into Toronto, 10 minutes after our scheduled arrival time of 10 pm. From the time the plane landed, it took us only 40 minutes to clear customs, get our bags and have the Skypark shuttle deliver us to my car. By 12:30 am we were at my house. Pete and Kathy left my house at 8 am and arrived safely at home shortly after 12 pm.
Ralf Hamm 
A little adventure is good! Especially if all ends well.
Glad to hear that the three of you made it home safely.
Look forward to a time of connecting with you and hearing more of the stories from your travels.
Thankful you are back safely. Followed your adventure with great interest.
Thanks. I was a fun trip but it’s good to be back home.
Hi Ralf,
Just wanted to take time to thank you for taking us along on your journey via photos and descriptions. It was very interesting and it is one way we can kind of travel at our age. Some people just send photos and leave us wondering where and what is important in them. Faith has had some heart issues and a problem with her left ankle but otherwise we are doing fine. I am still doing some plumbing and trying to keep up with lawn and garden.
Peace to you,
Jim >
Thanks Jim.
I’m sorry to hear that Faith has had some health issues and I hope that she heals quickly. Blessings to you.