France/Spain, to go or not to go?

[jagmanx]

Portugal feels safe regarding covid, masks worn and gel available. Fuel prices have shot up €1.57 end Jan now €1.71 in local cheapest supermarket. Ukraine is on news everywhere but don't think the situation is any different whether in UK or France, Spain, Portugal. Might avoid closer places but I would go for it, at the moment there always seems to be something to put us off. Travelling in your own self contained metal box is quite appealing?

And if you are "nuked" at least doing somethng you enjoy.
Ps I nearlly got knocked down by a bus today ! NO NOT REALLY but..............

 

[Norfolk NewBoy]

We were on a CCC weekend meet when I noticed high flames from a BBQ on the other side of the field. 10 mins later an ambulance arrived.

Next day I asked the steward what had happened: old guy left his wife at home to enjoy a weekend away; had a heart attack, died! At least he was enjoying himself.

We would probably be booking a ferry to Spain (or at least the Tunnel) but 45y old SiL was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last August and we are the major supports for our daughter and granddaughter. You never know what is round the bend so make the most of it.

Gordon

 

[rabW]

We were on a CCC weekend meet when I noticed high flames from a BBQ on the other side of the field. 10 mins later an ambulance arrived.

Next day I asked the steward what had happened: old guy left his wife at home to enjoy a weekend away; had a heart attack, died! At least he was enjoying himself.

We would probably be booking a ferry to Spain (or at least the Tunnel) but 45y old SiL was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last August and we are the major supports for our daughter and granddaughter. You never know what is round the bend so make the most of it.

Gordon

Thanks so much Gordon, and the very best wishes to you all at a difficult time. Rab

 

[Owlhouse]

Go for it Rab, me and the better half depart from Portsmouth on Sunday morning, final destination Portugal for nine weeks feeling very comfortable about the trip. Reading the replies I believe everybody agree's go go go!

Beat you to it - we leave Portsmouth Thursday night. Biscay weather looks calm (ish) so hoping for a good trip then Spain to Portugal for three months.

 

[oppy]

Beat you to it - we leave Portsmouth Thursday night. Biscay weather looks calm (ish) so hoping for a good trip then Spain to Portugal for three months.

Are you going to Mikkis place again B ?
Take care and stay safe (at least you know the long way home !!
Regards to you and your carer from me and mine
Peter

 

[Derekoak]

I've become a terrible dithererer? Ruth. Decision soon or Val will disown me. I know political rants are verboten now but fputin fbrexit.

Go for it! If the worst happens and Putin goes nuclear, will you be safer in the Uk or Spain? Might as well enjoy yourself.

 

[tidewatcher]

We are also looking at Spain and Portugal I a few weeks and logically there is no reason not to go. There is some uncertainty over fuel prices and perhaps supply but nothing that minor changes to the trip would not cover. So why is it that I feel uncomfortable about setting off? Perhaps it is a feeling of guilt to be having the freedom to head off, enjoy ourselves and in honesty indulge ourselves in new areas while people just like us are cowering in shelters and dying every day. Others are carrying out incredibly brave acts of resistance and others are leaving their whole world behind and fleeing the terror.

if we do not go it will not change what is happening one jot. But you can’t help thinking about it.

 

[Colinc]

Think about donating something to https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal ??

 

[Lee]

I don't want to put a downer on travelling to France, Spain and Portugal but we're on the Algarve and working out which is the best ferry and the cheapest way to get home and I have worked out roughly it's going to cost approximately £450 in diesel to get to Dieppe or Cean and the Santander to Portsmouth ferry is approximately £590 one way.
So my suggestion is cost it out, then decide for yourself.

 

[rabW]

We are also looking at Spain and Portugal I a few weeks and logically there is no reason not to go. There is some uncertainty over fuel prices and perhaps supply but nothing that minor changes to the trip would not cover. So why is it that I feel uncomfortable about setting off? Perhaps it is a feeling of guilt to be having the freedom to head off, enjoy ourselves and in honesty indulge ourselves in new areas while people just like us are cowering in shelters and dying every day. Others are carrying out incredibly brave acts of resistance and others are leaving their whole world behind and fleeing the terror.

if we do not go it will not change what is happening one jot. But you can’t help thinking about it.

Exactly. We're booked for tunnel in two weeks, start our tour and really just see how things develop. Everything crossed for Ukrainians.

 

[rugbyken]

also down on the algarve hoping to find a pitch at manta rota for the weekend to watch the rugby , it’s amazing since we never watch TV we’ve no bbc telling us we’re all doomed different perspectives down here fuel going silly same everywhere, with a combination of a heavy foot & 2.2 engine pulling 4.25 tonne im lucky to get 20 mpg fuel approaching £10 a gallon so for me the long ferry makes economic sense it’s prob £70 dearer than spending 3 days driving up through france hunting fuel on the way but going to just chill & enjoy what’s left of the time away

 

[GMJ]

I paid 1.864€ a litre for diesel on the Spanish motorway yesterday...my first 3 figure fill up (105€ in total)

 

[Owlhouse]

Are you going to Mikkis place again B ?
Take care and stay safe (at least you know the long way home !!
Regards to you and your carer from me and mine
Peter

Hi Peter, We are spending a week or so getting down to the Algarve, probably have a rest at Mike's and see some family down there then slowly meander back through Portugal. Love to the boss.... Cheers B

 

[alcam]

Q

We are also looking at Spain and Portugal I a few weeks and logically there is no reason not to go. There is some uncertainty over fuel prices and perhaps supply but nothing that minor changes to the trip would not cover. So why is it that I feel uncomfortable about setting off? Perhaps it is a feeling of guilt to be having the freedom to head off, enjoy ourselves and in honesty indulge ourselves in new areas while people just like us are cowering in shelters and dying every day. Others are carrying out incredibly brave acts of resistance and others are leaving their whole world behind and fleeing the terror.

if we do not go it will not change what is happening one jot. But you can’t help thinking about it.

Quite correct
One thing for sure all the concerns people had on here don't seem to have any basis . Travelling with Irish ferries today . Didn't even check the dog never mind have you got a return ticket , insurance , declaration d'honneur etc

 

[peter palance]

Decision nearly made, to cancel euro trip. Tunnel booked, route worked out, aires and campsites sorted, but practicalities, prices, fuel supply concerns, conscience about Ukranian situation weighing heavily.
Haven't cancelled tunnel or vet certificate visit yet but thought I'd ask on the forum, how's everyone else feeling?
cheers, Rab

dont do it. get off your ass and away, see you soon i said c. u.soon, hip hip and away. to nite is the nite. just get it rite ok.pj all the way

 

[peter palance]

I should be there now but fekkin doctors keep getting in the way ! Another appointment next week , hopefully get green light .
World situation would not be stopping me

the world is your sea food. go for it. dont clam-up. dig your teeth in. you can have mine. they are on there way ok. ok.pj look outy for the bight

 

[Colinc]

We head off Saturday

Decision nearly made, to cancel euro trip. Tunnel booked, route worked out, aires and campsites sorted, but practicalities, prices, fuel supply concerns, conscience about Ukranian situation weighing heavily.
Haven't cancelled tunnel or vet certificate visit yet but thought I'd ask on the forum, how's everyone else feeling?
cheers, Rab

We are off through tunnel on Saturday. France, Italy, Greece over two weeks for starters. Then long spring run around the Peloponnese. Back to UK July. Have donated to the Ukraine charity too.

 

[rabW]

dont do it. get off your ass and away, see you soon i said c. u.soon, hip hip and away. to nite is the nite. just get it rite ok.pj all the way

ok pj

 

[Canalsman]

We head off Saturday

We are off through tunnel on Saturday. France, Italy, Greece over two weeks for starters. Then long spring run around the Peloponnese. Back to UK July. Have donated to the Ukraine charity too.

More than 90 days surely ...

 

[Colinc]

More than 90 days surely ...

Yes. We are lucky enough to have Greek residence cards. We got them three years ago when it was possible/relatively easy. Really glad we did but sorry no longer an option. We spend just over half the year there now to retain them.