alex 'facebooked' me this morning to say that his luggage has been found and has been returned to him...... i take back some of the rude things i was saying about emirate airlines. thank you emirates!

i have had a 'bonus' day today. i was offered a free, full body massage. i was just having my usual sunbed when the owner asked if i would like a massage - i said 'lovely, but i cannot justify the cost' and she said that i could have it for nothing coz she had a new girl start today and would like to see what i thought of her 'technique'.

i was stripped off and horizontal before she could change her mind. i then spent a glorious hour having a very good massage. and it was all the better for being unexpected and, of course, free.

as ever, a full body rub makes me feel sooooo laid back that i am ready for bed - and it is only 16.30. i shall have a hot bath, put the electric blanket on and go to bed and read or listen to the radio. what a fab day off..........