McCann case: What do you think about the camera phone video footage before they left the country?

Question

Here is some footage as the McCanns and friends left to go on holiday... http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_6690000/newsid_6699400/6699427.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&ms3=6

Maybe its scepticism, but look at the body language on the bus... Madeleine is said to be "excited"... which bit?? Kate has one hand on one twin's leg, and is stroking the other ones hair.... Madeleine is looking down to the ground, not interacting with the others, or looking at her parents. Then Gerry's friend says "Cheer up Gerry, you're on holiday!"
What are people's views on this Wonderful start to a Fantastic family holiday that she was SO excited about??

Answer 1

Quite frankly there just isn't enough footage for me to form any decent opinion. Travel is extremely stressful for families. Lots of fighting goes on, kids get in trouble, etc. Given the age of Madeleine, it wouldn't surprise me a bit if she were sulking. She probably got yelled at for something (which she probably deserved). The better indication would be to ask their neighbors how the kid felt about it. Ask the daycare providers, preschool kids, etc.