Paul and Julie graciously offered to drive to the airport. we had a great drive with little traffic and arrived early. We realized on the way that we each flew out if different terminals so that meant we had to separate until meeting again in Spain!

Kevin and I had a great meal at Pearson while waiting for our first flight.. with lots to drink, but holy it was expensive! Two sandwiches with potato chips on the side, a glass of wine for Kevin and a mixed drink for me…$90!! We are already over budget on vacation and haven’t left yet! Kev’s spreadsheet needs updating! Lol!!

We flew out from Toronto on KLM airlines. Not impressive. The plane was old and tired. Seats were hard and uncomfortable! The food was crappy. The flight was on time, though, and the crew was very friendly. We had a stopover in Amsterdam and it went smoothly. Second flight was also KLM. The plane was much newer and more comfortable. I slept off and on on both flights…Kevin didn’t, giving him the opportunity to take pictures of me, snoring with my mouth wide open! Not very nice. Luckily the pics are too dark and you can’t see any drool!

Spain..
Our rental car is a manual transmission Ford Puma, hybrid. It is brand new with only 1000 kms on it. Very nice, but it is standard, and Kevin can’t drive it! Luckily Paul and I can. I haven’t driven one in many years so was very nervous! I am proud to say I didn’t stall it nor did I hop us along the highway…it was a smooth drive! All went well except for missing the first three exits shown on our GPS! Once we figured out how to read it, all went well! The drive was stunning. Mountainous views. Even a tunnel through the mountain. We arrived slightly late but intact! With four adults, there was lots of luggage in the Ford Puma! Very comfy ride except for Paul and Julie having to hold luggage on their knees!

Time share is small but cute, with all the amenities. Cute staircase with Spanish tile swirling to upstairs. Two balconies overlooking the pool area. A short walk to the sea. The bird sounds in the morning are amazing. The flowers are vibrant, in shades of pink, purple and red everywhere. Temperature on the first day was in the mid twenties and brilliantly sunny.

Denia is a very interesting town nestled between a 2000 year old castle sitting on the mountain on one side and a modern marina on the sea on the other. The streets are narrow with historic buildings and wrought ironed windows and balconies filled with bright flowers or cactus plants.

We walked through a tunnel yesterday, carved through the mountain, that was built as a bomb shelter during the Spanish Civil War. The history here is amazing. More about the castle to come as we haven’t explored it yet.

Spent yesterday checking town out and then walking on the beach! Great Mojitos, just steps down the way from us, right on the beach!!

For dinner last night, Kevin and I ate a traditional Spanish paella full of flavour and seafood. It was amazing! The service was great and they brought us what we think we’re lemoncello shots to finish off our dinner. What more could you ask for!

Very blessed… Great friends, good food and drink, and lots of laughs already!