I did not go into the finer details. but i asked if everything ran smoothly for them, and they said yes it was fine.
I'll ask them about the PLF this evening. BTW They actually all left for the same reason that we're currently discussing.
I think their reasoning is because when people are drinking in groups they can spread very easily to one another. and then when they leave their bubble they could spread further afield.
Many western countries are open again. So, surely if they want to live this type of lifestyle, they can just go back home. But instead they decide to stay here and break the law? I don't get it!