Made it back early Sunday morning. Was supposed to be back Friday night so we are really lucky even though it all sucked ass. While sitting in the airport all day Saturday waiting for our 8pm flight, I was tracking the incoming flight we were to be on. It took off like an hour late, but it took off so I thought we were good and our flight said on time all day. About an hour before that flight was supposed to land in NJ we got notified of a 3 hour delay. I knew we were screwed because there didn't appear to be a good reason for the 3 hour delay since the flight was almost to NJ. I scrambled and found a flight taking off in like an hour to KC that was full and not showing up online anywhere. Sprinted like 50 gates and found the nicest airport lady ever and she got us on. There were only exit rows so she had to maneuver for like 20 nerve racking minutes so my kids could have seats. Would prob still be in NJ if we didn't get lucky and on that one. The flight we were initially on got cancelled. Again, people are still stuck and I am really glad this all happened on the way home as opposed to on the way to Portugal.
All in all, Portugal ruled. Highly recommend. 4 days in Lisbon was probably plenty with kids, but we loved it. Would have liked to have explored a bit more, but it was fine. We moved to a fancy resort in Carveiro for the next 4 days, which was probably the most beautiful place I've ever been. Resort was located in a carve out of the cliffs and the views were just amazing. The little beach town was pretty cool with lots of restaurants. Just a great experience for the whole family on our first European trip. Thanks to everyone who gave all of the pro tips especially Phil and Rusty. You all know I can't do any of this myself and I probably wouldn't go anywhere if it wasn't for the tips I get here. To all of those that thought I would die or lose a kid,
maybe next time.
Go Cats
