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You are so right Ian we used to be very happy with our old film cameras. I have just ordered 4 rolls of FP4 film to try and see what the grain is like with a 125 ISO film, may even have to get out a tripod. All part of the joys of locked up in your own home for months. It looks sadly that Wendy and I are not going to get to our villa holiday in SW Spain booked last year (and paid for), this Sept.
It's quite a dilemma this foreign holiday issue. We have postponed our travels to France till next year.
That said, a lot of caravan/motorhome owners are still going this Sept (according to the forums). Their argument is that they can self isolate just as well in their own caravan as staying at home. They can click and collect from French supermarkets (after registering) to avoid potential close contact indoors. And if their normal holiday revolves around laying in the sun with a good book, they are able to accomplish that with no concern. As many are retired the prospect of quarantine on their return isn't as a much of a deal breaker.
I suppose the main concern is if you are unlucky enough to catch it...you may have to be hospitalised in a foreign land, apart from the obvious overwhelming worry about catching it in the first place!
Personally, we don't see it as worth the risk. Part of holidays has always been relaxing body and soul. Not sure you can do the latter looking over your shoulder at potential virus carriers all the time. We will wait and see what happens in the rest of this year.
Can you not claim back on insurance some of the costs? Or have you friends/family less vulnerable and prepared to go in your place? Seems a shame to let it go to waste.
Last edited on Mon Aug 17th, 2020 08:21 by Eric
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