Called here on our outward journey and had already walked along the beach and visited the shopping malls. Still plenty to do here but decided to visit Sawgrass Mills, allegedly, the biggest outlet centre in the US.
Our “back on board” time was 8:30pm, to allow for departure of about 600 passengers and boarding of others, for the last leg to Southampton. That gave us plenty of time for error, so took a taxi. The driver was typically American and brusque. Definitely did not like my asking how much it would cost, before getting in. The conversation was something like:
“Where you wanna go?
Sawgrass Mills
Jump in
How much will it cost?
You will be on the meter
How much will the meter say when we get there?
It’s 1.40 per mile
So how many miles?
About 7 (I knew it was about 20)
So that will be about 10 dollars?
No, 140
Get out of the taxi Lynne!”
Another driver the came across to help and the quote came down to 60 for four of us. As the ship was charging over 60 each for the transfer, so we got in.
The driver was quite good and I think he was a bit confused by the questions.
Fare came to $US56, for a half hour drive and we jumped out to start bargain hunting.
Bought some clothing at cheaper prices than at home and managed to divert Lynne from the jewellery shops.
Caught a taxi back to the ship at about 3pm – 40 dollars this time and driver had no qualms about confirming the price, before we got in.
Dancing until quite late.