The week started in Civitavecchia, Italy, before sailing back to Valencia in Spain and returning to Los Alcazares at the weekend and watching the Premier League´s final games of the season from the comfort of my sofa.
Monday, 22nd May.
Today, the ship docked in Civitavecchia in Italy, and I went to see Civit de Bagnoregio, the village that is fading away.
Tuesday, 23rd May.
Today, the ship docked in Oristan, Sardinia, Italy.
Wednesday, 24th May.
Today, the Costa Diadema sailed across the Mediterranean towards Palma de Mallorca.
Thursday, 25th May.
Today, the ship and I docked at Palma de Mallorca.
Friday, 26th May.
Today, the Costa Diadema returned to Valencia, and unfortunately, due to train delays and timetables, I spent the day waiting for a train home at the station in the middle of Valencia.
Saturday, 27th May.
I didn't wake up until around 9:30 am today. During the last few days on board the cruise ship, the bug I caught and the dehydration I suffered after visiting Civit de Bagnoregio had taken the energy out of me, and I woke still feeling very drained.
I quickly realised that I couldn't do much today other than rest and keep taking on fluids. I unpacked my suitcase and put clothes in my washer/dryer machine. I had to look up its instructions online and download a user manual in English. After reading the manual briefly, I worked out how to use the machine and put a first lot of washing in it. This small amount of exertion wore me out, so I had a coffee before going to the Economy Cash superstore to get groceries.
After returning home from my shopping trip, I put a film on the television to watch and quickly fell asleep. I did some more washing this afternoon and evening and spent the rest of the time sleeping on my sofa and watching films.
Sunday, 28th May.
I woke up at a more normal time of 6 am today. I did feel a lot better after a good night's sleep. I spent the morning moving my holiday photos from my camera to my computer and then began to select the ones I wanted to use for the photo albums on my website.
I managed to have a Skype call with my sister in the UK, and we chatted briefly about my holiday and what she had been doing. She is coming to Los Alcazares for a holiday soon, and I can't wait to see her again. At 12:45 pm, my friend June arrived to pick me up and take me to Campbells for our Sunday dinner. We don't have to order any more. June had the chicken, and I had the lamb, and our waitress knew what we wanted without asking.
Whilst there we saw my friend Dave with his daughter Lesley and my friend Kate and her daughter Aria. We did not stop to talk to them after our meal as I was still feeling a bit drained and I wanted to get home to watch the Premier League football matches this evening, the last games of the season. June dropped me off at home, and I put on a last load of washing before sitting down and falling asleep in front of the television.
I woke up before the football started, sat, and watched a very impressive display from an Arsenal team that destroyed Wolverhampton Wanderers and won the game 5-0. It was a great finish to a good season for Arsenal. They finish in 2nd place behind Manchester City, and although at long stages during the season, they were top, I feel 2nd place was a fantastic improvement over previous seasons, and I am now looking forward to seeing who they recruit during the transfer window to push on and maybe win something next season.
I stayed up long enough tonight to watch all of today's other football games on MOTD before bed.