We were up at 2.15 am to get ready for our holiday to Madeira. All our packing into the car plus Ellie’s provisions and we drove to Faversham to drop Ellie off with Lou and Rhys and then Lou drove us to Gatwick for the 7.15 flight.
I was not impressed with the lady in the seat directly behind me who coughed and spluttered the entire journey. The pilot actually made it 15 minutes quicker than it should have been. We have been so lucky as we have never had trouble with take offs or landings here, many have and the plane has to be diverted, maybe to the Canaries because of the cross winds. The runway is only available to experienced pilots!! The runway is short and right next to the sea.
A good landing today. In fact it took us back to Cyprus days as all the passengers applauded.
and the sun was out!
Even though we were really early, our room was ready and they welcomed us back with a welcoming glass of Madeira wine!
Unpacking and then into lunch.
A glass of wine followed by a glass of Sangria. So nice to be back where they remember us and welcome us and so nice to see the sun at this time of year!
The view from our room
And then one of the staff brought this up to the room!!
Celso entertained us with his karaoke in the evening.