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Jimbo:
Yes - but the Tory lead was 20%-17%

TravelFX down to 1.1276  !!

Waspman:
Dread to think what the exchange rate is in Ag Stef at present, with commission deducted of course.

Jimbo:
A long period of uncertainty looms, and that means a continued devaluation of the pound. TravelFX is 1.118 currently.
Just how long the Tories can stagger on with a minority government is anybody's guess, but an autumn election looks highly probable. "Strong and stable" has turned into "Wrong and unable," which leaves Brexit negotiations in chaos. The pound is unlikely to suddenly gain biceps and get back to pre-referendum levels.

How fortunate we are to be holidaying in Agios Stefanos, with it's amazing ability to keep prices down, rather than (say) Paleokastritsa, where I shudder to think what a packed of biscuits costs!

Tredegar Boy:
From an exchange rate point of view that was a result no one wanted. I'm feeling smug for buying euros back in April at 1.1818 but I only got a few. Heading to San Stef 2 weeks today so just have to suck it up - far less smug now. TravelFX 1.1226 at time of purchase but as Jimbo says the value for money in San Stef is immense compared to UK. Spent 3 days in Tenby back at the end of April and excluding the accomodation spent £350. We had a great time don't get me wrong but thats a lot of dosh for 3 days.

All hail San Stef. :D

Jimbo:
Utter confusion has done the pound no good. It's teetered around TravelFX 1.12 - but currently at 1.1157

I'm thinking of taking some Monopoly money with me - might get a better rate! (Actually, an Ag Stef Monopoly board would be fun)

Sorry to those who hung on waiting for the election to pass.

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