Thursday, December 9/2010

Up at 5, just before alarm. Good timing as the minicab arrives at 5:20, texting first to warn they're on the way. £20 to Heathrow 5, which is surprisingly good.

The flight is very quiet with the plane well under half full, so that anyone who wants two seats has them. A full English breakfast designed to last until supper, with wine later. Buy an international plug from duty free on board to replace the one left in Sousse. This one with USB charger connections.

The new airport in Larnaca is somewhat farther out than the old and the cabs are agreed that the price to the Sunflower is 15 euros. But we're travelling light so take the bus for a euro each, which takes us to Makarios Avenue, leaving quite a short walk to the Sunflower. A typical Cypriot welcome, with lots of warmth and a bit of confusion re length of stay and room, but soon sorted.

Fourth floor flat facing south, so lots of sun in the offing. And still time to nip over to Carrefour for some basics so we can make supper.