After meeting up we all travelled by ferry, enjoying the views and sunshine. We arrived at our hotel, unpacked and enjoyed a 'cuppa' before heading to dinner. Dinner was amazing! Finally we went for a drink in the bar and listened to some singers.
Today we enjoyed a delicious breakfast then booked our activities for the day. First we went and had a go at being 'Robin Hood', shooting a bow and arrow in archery. Then we took to the dance floor for a line dancing lesson. We enjoyed a picnic lunch with a sea view then went to the cinema. Afterwards we did Origami and had a go at the quiz. In the evening we ate dinner and then went to watch some live music. We even had a dance!
We got up and headed to breakfast, most of us had a full English! Afterwards we booked our activities and headed to shoot some crossbows. We then sat in the bar and had a 'cuppa' hoping the rain would stop! Then we ate lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon we entered the quiz, it was a TV theme tune quiz and we won! After that we went to a towel folding class and made swans, snakes, crabs and a chicken from towels. In the evening we had another great meal and watched a 'Michael Ball & Alfie Bow Tribute Act'.
After yet another lovely breakfast we went to The Needles, Steven and Leanne went up on the chairlift to see the spectacular views. We all went to see how the sweets were made in the factory and of course we bought some to try. We had lunch at The Needles. We went to the famous sand shop and filled ornaments with different coloured sand and visited many shops. After yet another lovely evening meal we went to a cabaret show.
Today we went to Cowes and went on the floating bridge. Then on to Arreton Barn Craft Village. We saw glass blowing and many unusual shapes all hand made. We painted some pots to take home, it was an amazing day. We had lunch in The Dairyman's Daughter pub and managed to get ice creams and sit in the sun before coming back to the hotel. After our tasty evening meal we headed to the bar where we watched the 'First Night Fizz' show and had a little boogie.
This morning, after breakfast, we got onto the minibus and headed to Ryde. We strolled along the esplanade and enjoyed a drink and ice cream in a sea view cafe. We could see Portsmouth across the water! We got a cafe take away and sat by the sea wall for lunch. In the afternoon we took the pier train and watched the hovercraft go to and from Portsmouth. After dinner we went to the bar and had a dance to a 'Ska band'.
Today we had our final breakfast in the restaurant. The ladies wanted to sit in the bar to do the quiz and some colouring. Whilst the gents went to do some souvenir shopping. We went to a lovely tea room for lunch and then back to the hotel. In the afternoon we packed and showered. After our last supper we headed to the bar for one last dance and sing along..
Early start today, leaving the hotel at 6:30am. We had a takeaway breakfast from the hotel and headed to our 8:00am ferry and home.
Visit to the sweet factory
