Goodbye Netherlands, Switzerland, France

Hello Spain.

Apologies to Simon for him having to trek over to the airport with my phone this morning. CitizenM hotel was, well, small, had its good points, but I can't understand the reasoning behind the tubular shower and loo. Anyway, rescued and sent off by the two O'Connors at the airport, I had a trouble free journey via Zurich, sparkly expensive salads and a spectacular view of the Alps.

The snow disappeared over France, Mallorca was bathed in sunshine and two very happy boys and a dog greeted me here.