In 2020, in the first lockdown, we promised ourselves a holiday in our favourite hotel once it was over. Little did we know how long it would all last. It's not over as we all know, but a more or less normal life has resumed for most of us.
Our original flight was due in at 6pm yesterday. It was changed to a later time meaning we didn't land until after 8.30. With many flights cancelled over the summer, this wasn't much to complain about really. We missed dinner but they had saved a mixed cold platter and fruit, so that was fine. The hotel always offers a glass of champagne on arrival as your bags are taken to your room, so the relaxation began!
DD3 had an unexpected operation as we were flying, which didn't lead to a relaxing start! Once we landed I heard all was well however
After a good night's sleep in the very comfortable bed, we started our first full day.
I expect many of our days to be similar, so I probably won't post here every day!
We enjoyed a good buffet breakfast then changed into swimwear and went down to the pool. We choose sunbeds overlooking the sea and read, chatted and What'sApped with the family whilst our food settled.
We swam in the pool, then in the sea, which was so warm! We have always been in June or July before. The late August sea seems much warmer!
Late lunch in the poolside bar, then sunbeds the rest of the afternoon ( totally in the shade in my case) I read and people watched and had a little nap
DD3 went home during the afternoon so that was good news indeed.
We went in for our showers then had a cup of tea and a game of Scrabble on the balcony. We brought our trusty travel Scrabble with us.
Then changed and down to dinner.
Now we are in our PJs, having a coffee, chatting and watching TV. And in my case going on GRU!
Tomorrow will probably follow a similar pattern.
Good night everyone!
Our original flight was due in at 6pm yesterday. It was changed to a later time meaning we didn't land until after 8.30. With many flights cancelled over the summer, this wasn't much to complain about really. We missed dinner but they had saved a mixed cold platter and fruit, so that was fine. The hotel always offers a glass of champagne on arrival as your bags are taken to your room, so the relaxation began!
DD3 had an unexpected operation as we were flying, which didn't lead to a relaxing start! Once we landed I heard all was well however
After a good night's sleep in the very comfortable bed, we started our first full day.
I expect many of our days to be similar, so I probably won't post here every day!
We enjoyed a good buffet breakfast then changed into swimwear and went down to the pool. We choose sunbeds overlooking the sea and read, chatted and What'sApped with the family whilst our food settled.
We swam in the pool, then in the sea, which was so warm! We have always been in June or July before. The late August sea seems much warmer!
Late lunch in the poolside bar, then sunbeds the rest of the afternoon ( totally in the shade in my case) I read and people watched and had a little nap
DD3 went home during the afternoon so that was good news indeed.
We went in for our showers then had a cup of tea and a game of Scrabble on the balcony. We brought our trusty travel Scrabble with us.
Then changed and down to dinner.
Now we are in our PJs, having a coffee, chatting and watching TV. And in my case going on GRU!
Tomorrow will probably follow a similar pattern.
Good night everyone!
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