Tearful Goodbyes and onto Madrid

I was given a wonderful send off from Coniston with friends and family enjoying a ´few´drinks, sandwiches and a lovely cake courtesy of Bev and Peter at The Yewdale Hotel in Coniston. The next morning, the day had finally come and good byes had to be said which I found very difficult, quite a few tears were shed. I managed to compose myself in time for the Bucks Fizz and Bacon Butty send off at the Yewdale at 10.30am. I made sure that I enjoyed my last Strongbow Cider and introduced everyone to Mr Tingle (a gift from my friend Gina, rescued from a charity shop she thought it was only fitting that he was treated to a world adventure, so he should pop up along the way in photos!)

Adios Snr Strongbow

Mum and Dad took me to the airport and then off to Madrid - well after being taken off the first plane, enjoying a short delay (at least another chance to have a quick Strongbow!)

Bev, Peter & Cake!

I arrived in Madrid and was picked up by my friend Hayleys husband Paul, back to their apartment for a few beers whilst catching up on the ´Good Old Days´. A good nights sleep, hot shower in the morning (Last hot one I fear for a while!) and off to the airport.

Champagne & Bacon Butties - My usual breakfast

Tha last drink in Coniston

The team outside the Yewdale Hotel