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11/15/2006 07:57:00 PM · #1 |
decided to start a fresh thread so it would be easier to count those interested in coming.
please only leave a post in this thread stating that you want to participate
all discussion about the GTG will continue in the other thread.
I just recieved an offer from the biggest hotel chain in Iceland, a friend of mine is the financial manager for the chain so I got a really good price for the GTG.
since Gary and Nasti are having another GTG in June/July then I think September would be the best time for a GTG in Iceland.
the best deal is : arriving on the 14th of september and departing on the 23rd of september
schedule :
14th. arrival date, I will try to get accomodation in Keflavik wich is about 3 minutes drive from the airport.
those arriving early could get a trip to the Blue Lagoon and even a drive around Reykjanes wich has many great photo ops. late dinner and even check out the local nitelife.
15th. very early departure, drive along the south coast of Iceland, regular photostops and dinnerstops.
arriving at hotel Hofn late night, beer at the local pub is all they offer I think ;)
16th, early drive back a few miles to the glacier lagoon for a twilight photoshoot for those who want, then continuing the tour to Egilsstadir stopping for photoops, picking up the sleepers on the way ;), we will spend 2 nights at Egilstadir.
17th. sleep in, walk around town in the morning, maby we'll go swimming, then after lunch we'll go for a drive around the fjords for a photoop, there is one of the largest stone collection in the world in one of the small villages. back for dinner and a good night sleep.
18th. drive some more, visit Myvatn for some great photoshoot, then going to Husavik where we'll spend another night.
19th. early departure for a long drive, we'll stop at some amazing waterfalls along the way, and visit the capital in the north, Akureyri, have lunch there, and continue the tour all the way to Reykholt, where we'll spend another night at a theme hotel. (ancient nordic theme).
20th. yet another early rise, going for a drive around Borgarfjord and maby even Snaefellsnes, we'll see some glaciers, waterfalls, and other amazing landscapes. then head back to the hotel for another night.
21st. early rise, another drive, this time we can visit the whaling harbour on our way to Reykjavik were we'll spend the final 2 nights, friday and saturday, and you really can party all night, the last bars close at around 8am.
22nd. sleep in. for those that need sleep ;) in the evening I was hoping to get a conference room, were we could have a workshop, show some of the photographs taken during the trip, I am dealing with 2 great photographers and trying to get them to lecture, and show us some of their work, if there is interest in getting a photoshop chrash course in some special editing tecnique then that could be possible, I know some amazing photoshoppers, and I hope we will have some of DPC's finest on this trip :)
23rd. departure, there is a bus schedule from the hotel to the airport.
the price for the hotel room is ISK 5000 per night, single or double, so 2 pers. in a room only pay ISK 2500 each.
at the current exchange rate that would be $72.39 for each room, or $36.19 per pers. in double room.
all rooms have bathrooms, and breakfast is included.
that will be 9 nights, or $651.5 total for each room, or $325.75 per.pers for double room.
the regular price for this season is $302 per night for a double room at the hotel in Reykjavik that is 76% discount.
those prices are for orders around 50 rooms, so I want to make this the biggest DPC GTG ever.
prices for the bus aren't available yet, as for restaurant bookings and such. but when I see how many still want to come I will get group prices from some of my clients and friends. (restaurant owners and such)
those still interested in coming please let me know so I can continue with the planing. |
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11/15/2006 08:02:35 PM · #2 |
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Message edited by author 2006-11-16 11:56:00. |
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11/15/2006 08:08:08 PM · #3 |
I would be interested, but those dates will probably exclude me and anyone else Jewish from participating (even those who are basically not religious), because this is the "high" holiday period in 2007:
Rosh Hashanah Thu 9/13/2007
Rosh Hashanah Fri 9/14/2007
Erev Yom Kippur Fri 9/21/2007
Yom Kippur Sat 9/22/2007
Message edited by author 2006-11-15 20:10:11.
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11/15/2006 08:19:53 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
I would be interested, but those dates will probably exclude me and anyone else Jewish from participating (even those who are basically not religious), because this is the "high" holiday period in 2007:
Rosh Hashanah Thu 9/13/2007
Rosh Hashanah Fri 9/14/2007
Erev Yom Kippur Fri 9/21/2007
Yom Kippur Sat 9/22/2007 |
take any day of the year, and you can find a religion that holds that particular day as holy.
photography is beond any religion, this is one of those things were people from all religions an ethnicity can come together and take pictures.
and I think Iceland would be the best place in the world for a GTG like that, even though Iceland has a declared national religion, lutheran, the population is atheist, and we couldn't care less what anyone believes in, as long as they don't believe in our politicians ;) the only thing Icelanders don't like is when someone tries to force their faith upon us, we don't belive and that is by choice ! ;)
we actually still have the freedom to choose, and we can choose none if we want :) |
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11/15/2006 08:28:00 PM · #5 |
I'd love to come for this. I miss Iceland. I actually reenlisted in the AF in the Blue Lagoon. That was great, except it was a windy, rainy day and the guy who video taped it almost got blown off of the edge into the water.
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11/15/2006 08:31:01 PM · #6 |
| I am seriously interested - I am trying to get the stuff together on this end over the next couple of weeks. |
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11/15/2006 08:36:02 PM · #7 |
| this sounds awesome... i am very much considering saving my money for this one... how much do you think flights would be??? |
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11/15/2006 08:38:09 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
Originally posted by nshapiro:
I would be interested, but those dates will probably exclude me and anyone else Jewish from participating (even those who are basically not religious), because this is the "high" holiday period in 2007:
Rosh Hashanah Thu 9/13/2007
Rosh Hashanah Fri 9/14/2007
Erev Yom Kippur Fri 9/21/2007
Yom Kippur Sat 9/22/2007 |
take any day of the year, and you can find a religion that holds that particular day as holy.
photography is beond any religion, this is one of those things were people from all religions an ethnicity can come together and take pictures.
and I think Iceland would be the best place in the world for a GTG like that, even though Iceland has a declared national religion, lutheran, the population is atheist, and we couldn't care less what anyone believes in, as long as they don't believe in our politicians ;) the only thing Icelanders don't like is when someone tries to force their faith upon us, we don't belive and that is by choice ! ;)
we actually still have the freedom to choose, and we can choose none if we want :) |
Well, I would personally not have a problem with it, as I may have said, I'm not at all religious. But we can't exactly pick the religion for others, and my family would not be very accepting if I went to Iceland on the most religious holiday of the year.
So I'm out--sad about that--but that's just one person, no big deal. But my point in bringing it up was that if you want good attendance, you might want to consider dates that don't fall on holidays where a significant number of people would not be able to attend. Those two holidays are the "big ones" for most jewish people (in some cases, they're the only times they observe any religion.)
Message edited by author 2006-11-15 23:26:57.
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11/16/2006 11:00:39 AM · #9 |
just a reminder, only bookings here, the general discussion about this GTG is here
Message edited by author 2006-11-16 11:00:58. |
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11/25/2006 01:19:40 AM · #10 |
My husband and I are seriously looking at attending. Keep me posted.
Becky |
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