Anchor: They acted like it was my fault you weren't there."
Entailed: They behaved like I was the reason you weren't there.
Contradiction: They understood that I had tried to make you show up.
Contradiction: I'm glad that it isn't at all annoying. 
Contradiction: Accommodation in Funchal's hotels is best acquired by booking months in advance.
Contradiction: All of the author's companions should get an assignment.
Contradiction: That period of time was one where nothing important was happening.