My not so grand return to the Gran Canaria of my youth

In 1981, I was a holiday rep in Playa del Ingles. My first trip back did not impress my daughters. The resort had faded, says Barbara Scully

THE long winter lingered until after Easter and followed a soggy summer last year, so I was on the brink of madness when I announced to ‘himself’ that I needed sun.

I wasn’t taking any chances on finding that sunshine. Early June weather could still be inconsistent in southern Europe. We needed to head further south — the Canaries were the best bet and would be within budget.