I finally managed to navigate my way through the dismal month of January. On the whole I just lived as the month galloped passed me but normally that’s a boring experience. This year I decided to find some winter sun for the first time. I travelled to Tenerife with a friend for some well earned rest and relaxation. While waiting in the departure lounge at Gatwick airport I couldn’t help but notice that the majority of the group were geriatrics with walking sticks and wheelchairs. My first thought was, oh great. I’m on an OAP tour!!! I then had a realisation that I’m actually closer in age, attitude and walking ability to these people. Not only that, I could have a decent conversation…
When I arrived at the Sandos San Blas Nature Resort I was pleased to find an all-inclusive 5 star paradise that catered to my every whim. As much food and drink as I could consume and a very comfy room with a Jacuzzi which I did make use of during my stay. With the inconvenience of a nut allergy, I’m always a little concerned about eating from a buffet as the chance of cross contamination is fairly high and my death from a reaction can interfere with my relaxation, as I’m sure you can imagine. The staffs at the resort were amazing and took my concern seriously, even changing the menu to nut free. This was absolutely fantastic and fairly dangerous as I ate far too much. Three times a day!!! I’ve never felt so stuffed. All I could do was sleep in the sun and relax. How terrible…
On the only poor weather day we had, I escaped the resort and ventured into the small town nearby that wasn’t much to write on home about but having been away from home for nearly 24 hours I was really missing a good old British cup of tea.
Its sad but the Spanish really can’t make a decent cup of tea. Lucky for me I discovered a British run tea room that served a decent cuppa… This was turning into the perfect trip. Good food, a tea room and sunshine. What more could I ask for? Maybe a few more days…
It was certainly the best January I’ve ever had and I’d certainly recommend it over a cold and miserable Britain.
M