Mediterranean Cruise - Day 1 = Travel

 We left Mulberry at 8:30 this morning, Friday, June 12, 2026.  We met Andy, Michelle, Austin, and Bill at the airport.  Check-in and Security were simple and easy.  We were awaiting our flight to New York by 10:30.  Good thing we were not heading to Chicago as everything was delayed due to severe weather (tornados!).

We fly overnight to Barcelona and spend the day there before embarking our ship on Sunday.  Out for the next ten days.  Sure to be an adventure!

Will keep this blog updated for family and friends who wish to “travel” along with us.

The kids stayed home to watch the house and feed the pets and run the puppy whilst we are away - much to their dismay, I’m sure.

Me, Sandy, Grandma Barb and Grandpa Bill at gate in Indy airport

Austin and Michelle (Andy is in the potty!)


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