I went on holiday abroad for a fortnight this summer. Quarantine wasn't in lance so I didn't.
Whilst away we were SDing and wearing masks, following hand washing guidelines, spent almost all our time outside even for food, etc. We went by train and we were never sat within 2m if anyone else. When we are out we were never within 2m.
On return we have followed SDing rules and not been out and about a huge amount anyway. It's more than
My trip to France didn't put anyone else at more risk than if I'd had a few meal and drinks out in England.
I've been back for four weeks now and haven't had any form of symptoms, so no one's life was endangered due to me going away.
We needed some time out. We've had four very close family deaths in the past year, 3 during lock down including dh's dad. We've both worked full time throughout, albeit from home mainly. Had we stayed home we'd have worked and not had a complete break.
English holidays were no cheaper and I can't see how it would have lessened the risks any either. We'd also seen the photographs and videos of overcrowded English resorts and decided it wasn't for us. We'd rather go sonewhere quieter and less crowded personally.
The personal benefits of us having a few days completely away from home bad work have been massive. It gave us some much needed time as a family unit and to reflect on what has happened regarding our family much more. We all came back much more refreshed.
You can think what you like but if the guidelines say it's fine to go abroad then I was not wrong to do so.
Unless you also think it's selfish to have day trips, go to a restaurant, visit a local attraction, etc ???
Next week I will be back in front of hundreds of children in unventilated crowded rooms. Not one of them will be at risk from my holiday a month ago.