So here we on the Italian lakes, basking in the sunshine, jumping into the water, when a camper van pulls up next to us and out jump our friends from Seville, Juan, Reyes, Lucia and Miguel.
Us grown-ups had planned this for months (the Spaniards are en route to Austria) but it was a complete surprise to both sets of kids. You should have seen their faces!
After getting over the initial shock, the kids spent the rest of the morning pushing each other (and us) into the lake and are now happily watching Tom & Jerry on the computer.
They bought presents of Spanish football tops for the kids, together with one of Charlie’s socks she left behind when we visited in February.
It’s brilliant to see them again – a wonderful way to lift the end of our trip as we return home.
I wonder what other surprises are in store before we make it to Tolpuddle. . .
Until next time, two words: Go, Cavo, Go!