The journey home.

We'd logged on to the web site run by the firm providing our transport between the hotel and the airport the day before, to find that our pick-up time was 7:50am.  This was disappointing, not least because it meant we would miss breakfast, but also indicated that there were quite a few people to pick up after us and we would be on the coach for a couple of hours.

We set two alarms, just to be sure, but only needed one.  The sun was not yet up, but there was a lovely moon just at the end of the road to see us on our way.

The pick-up point was only 5 minutes walk and we arrived about 10 minutes early just to be sure that we didn't keep anybody waiting.  

Creepy shadows in ceiling

Unfortunately, not everybody was as conscientious and the coach was 25 minutes late getting to us after only 2 pick-ups.   We arrived at the airport without any further delays and with our speedy boarding pass managed to avoid the now very long queue which had developed at the check-in desk.





The flight back was interesting in that most of Spain that we flew over was cloudless which meant great views like this snow capped peak.

We were a few minutes late taking off, but arrived in Manchester 10 minutes early.  A wasted effort on the captain's part, however, as although the steps were wheeled up to the plane as soon as we arrived, there was no-one on hand with appropriate authorisation to open the door into the terminal building.

After about a twenty minute wait we were allowed to depart the plane, found our bag and were in the car and on the way home without incident, in bright sunshine.   

And that was it, our search for winter sun (and warmth) successful, but over for another year.

But not over for you, my hardy readers, unless you've had enough.  I've still more photos to add to the web album which will probably get done in dribs and drabs over the next few days.  Just to remind you, you can see the web album here:

Marbella Spring 2015 Web Album

I'll also check back through the comments to see if there are any need answering.

Thanks for sharing this adventure with us and especially for your comments which we always appreciate.  So it's adios for now, catch up with you all later ...