We awoke to the news that Thomas Cook had finally gone into administration. After catching up on the news and what it might mean for us, & a phone call to Becky, Lorna and I had breakfast. A few coffees including a double espresso and my sangria headache was cleared up. With Charlotte still in bed, I grabbed some loungers looking out over the promenade until she joined us. This morning was simply about doing as little as possible and enjoying the sun with a ...

I awoke at 8:00 and decided I should do something healthy before I eat and drink too much this week. I set off for a 5K run round the beach and back. I have been lucky enough to go for some runs in some great locations and this mornings run fits into that category. The sun was just above the horizon, and already providing a good deal of heat. The beach was pristine & deserted. It was a real postcard moment. Shame I didn’t have my phone to take a picture. W...

The day started at 03:20 with a sausage roll, as Lorna and Charlotte wanted to go to the airport early. Although the airport was particularly busy we were through security promptly and able to find a seat in the metro bar. Breakfast for Lorna was a bowl of porridge, Charlotte a fry up, while I opted for a pint of Heineken. We were joined in the bar by Stephen Suri and his sister who were off to Bristol. The gate was full of nervous passengers due to the media sp...

Our last full day in Tenerife was always going to be a lazy day. Following breakfast my mother went for a massage while Alan & I did our best to sunbathe in the wind by the pool. We managed a good few hours before cashing in our spa vouchers. The hotel only provides one free days use of the spa, something that is not mentioned on their website. It was certainly fun to pop into, but I wud not like to have had to pay for the facility. The heated salt water pool...

Initially I had thought of using today to explore the North of the island for a wine tasting. Looking into this however would have meant a very early start & many hours on a coach. Instead we all opted to head to play golf after a leisurely breakfast. Golf de Sur has been one of the option see had been considering to stay at. Upon arriving we were pleased with our decision not too. Although our resort is close to the airport & planes are taking off regul...