Having had to divert to Porto Santo after an awesome little display by nature on how those winds at FNC can throw around an airliner in the last few hundred feet, I just want to confirm for anyone who has not had it happen to them....yet! that Porto Santo is sublime compared to what you leave behind at FNC. The winds remained such that we and other aircraft ended staying over night and the pax were transported to and from FNC on the large ferry that operates between the two. Apparently the ferry crossing in these conditions is just as sporty as the approach! Hotels are fine, but limited in the number of rooms if there is a mass divert. However, the island does have fantastic stretches of beach, unlike Madeira which has none and swimming in those breakers was worth all the hassle. I think the moral of the story is.... always take a small nightstop kit with you on a "quick out and back" to FNC. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />