The adventure begins

Up with the alarm at 5.30 and ready when Philip arrived  at 6.25. Good run to Gatwick, arrived at about 7.15.

Made my way to the bag drop as instructed (bit of a walk but I managed it) and told them I had special assistance booked! Seems I probably should have just gone to the desk at the drop off point as no one at the bag drop knew quite what to do.

Anyway it was really quiet so they helped me check in my suitcase and told me to go upstairs to the special assistance desk. From there it was plain sailing and all checked in, ready to go by about 7.45

Went off to find coffee and bought a sandwich (just in case) and settled back in the lounge to wait. Trolley came to take me to the gate around 8.30, looong way so glad I didn't try to do it on my own.  On the plane by 9.15, full flight so a bit chaotic.

Not sure what the delay was but plane finally took off at about 10.15. Ordered a glass of wine (rose) and mini tub of Pringles  and settled down to read my Fuengirola guide book. Just as I started to doze off they announced our descent and we landed about 12.30 which they told us was more or less on time.

Got collected from the plane and transported in trolley at record speed through what seemed like miles of empty  corridors, although we did see a few people at passport control. Finally located TUI reply who escorted me to my private taxi

First time today I've felt cold AND it's pouring with rain!