First the lede: I have returned from holiday as planned, have not been detained or refused boarding anywhere, have been tested and had negative results 5 times.
Wow this is a lesson in what it's like to travel right now - thanks for sharing. It does seem that airport/border personnel have not been given the tools to actually deal with all this red tape...and the crazy costs...all seem inconsistent and unreasonable. But as you say...and it sounds like it was worth it just to experience a different environment once again...This is what I've been craving and missing so much...the excitement of what it feels like just to walk down a beautiful street in a city far from home and soak all that energy in. So...your post is inspiring!
Wow this is a lesson in what it's like to travel right now - thanks for sharing. It does seem that airport/border personnel have not been given the tools to actually deal with all this red tape...and the crazy costs...all seem inconsistent and unreasonable. But as you say...and it sounds like it was worth it just to experience a different environment once again...This is what I've been craving and missing so much...the excitement of what it feels like just to walk down a beautiful street in a city far from home and soak all that energy in. So...your post is inspiring!
I still recommend it, especially if you're staying in one country or within the EU! Then it's the matter of one test in, one test to return to Canada.
OK! That sounds manageable...!