We met about 30 other cruisers at the Pier 47 restaurant last night where we had dinner and a precruise meet and greet. I can tell this will be a fun 60 days.

Our day had started a little less relaxing though! We were up at 5 am to make out 7:30 flight to Atlanta to connect to San Francisco. Keller took us to the airport and we were right on schedule. I asked the curbside check in if we could check our bags with him. He informed us that our flight had been canceled. So the long line at the ticket counted we joined.

Many were being rebooked on a 3:45 flight. We felt sure that would be our fate too..... At about seven we reached the front of the line to find that we were still leaving at 7:30 but on the 6:30 flight. Seems that the 6:30 flight was delayed..... until 7:30 and the 7:30 flight canceled. At 7:15 we boarded a plane that was already full except for the 2 of us. They had been waiting for some time in the hot cabin. We were glad to be there. We took off right on schedule ..... well for us anyway...... the plane was an hour late leaving.

The rest of the trip was uneventfull and long. The guy sitting next to me from Atlanta to San Francisco was sick..... he was coughing and blowing his nose the whole way.... I would have moved but the plane was full.

We ate a sandwich during the flight and took a nap. We got to San Francisco at noon, took the Super Shuttle to The San Remo Hotel.

What a nice surprise the hotel was. I had picked it for price and a recommendation from Trip Adviser. It is an 1890s style hotel with small rooms, bathroom down the hall, no TV or phone and a 3 flight walk up to our room. Everything is fine and really adorable. The walk up the narrow stairs with 6 suitcases was a chore.

After a nap we set out to find the meeting place for dinner and meet and greet. It was a 4 block walk to Fisherman's Wharf and food, drink and lively conversation.

We went to bed early and slept late. We are pretty refreshed and ready to board the Star Princess.