The journey to Bristol airport was quick and easy, the roads were clear and there was no traffic. Booking into the silver zone airport parking area was also painless despite a confusing message from the attendant saying the car park was full and we would have to wait for a space. There were lots of spaces…
The shuttle bus was ready and waiting giving plenty of time to check in baggage and have an early meal before boarding was called. I managed to get a seat with a view although it was cloudy for most of the journey. There was a little bit of a scare 15 minutes into the flight, someone was taken ill and oxygen was called, followed by an announcement ‘if there is a trained doctor, nurse or paramedic on board please make yourself known. Surprisingly there were three on board. Luckily for the passenger and everyone else on board he recovered quite quickly. I had visions of having to turn back or be diverted to a different airport on route.
The plane landed in glorious sunshine (22c), a refreshing change from the weather back home. We reclaimed our baggage an picked up the hire car (Renault Megane Cabriolet, automatic, diesel), which over time we realised we did not love! Then we set out in the rush hour traffic on the way to Carcassonne and thankfully arrived in one piece 
There was just enough time to unpack before enjoying an evening meal on the terrace at the hotel. We dropped lucky with the hotel (it wasn’t our first choice, post coming soon), it had a fantastic view of the walled citadel and was only five minutes walk away. After dinner we went for a nice stroll to the walled city and soaked up the atmosphere before returning to the hotel for a nightcap.
Welcome back, C!
Hope you had a great time in Carcassonne!
I’ve always wanted to see that place.
So how was it?
The town is very interesting and the area even more so. I need to got back to visit those remote castles, although I did see many of them from a distance.
Hope you are having a great holiday! Looking forward to your photos.
Thanks MM
Stunning skyline silhouette image made more ethereal with the cloud formation.
Ah Bristol airport & indeed Bristol, the epitome of red tape. I always used to get picked up & get dropped off at the airport so that was one less thing to concern myself with.
The flight and everything seemed much smoother there than at Birmingham. The flights always seem to be delayed there!!
What a wonderful photo at the top Cherie. I hope you have a great time and very much look forward to your further photos.
Thanks Andrew
I had a great time and I hope my photos do the place justice.
Another place i will have to visit!
There are plenty of great photo opportunities in this area.
Bet you’d like to be back there.
I didn’t want to leave there was so much I still wanted to see
Going back to work was rather difficult!