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07/22/2006 08:36:49 AM · #76 |
I would love to come so would my girlfriend, thing is September school just started so I have to check if it's possible :-)
Money won't be a issue I guess :-P
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07/22/2006 08:44:39 AM · #77 |
well there was some real interest for this GTG at the workshop in Muenster, so I think this will happen..
then it's just to decide when we should have the GTG...
in July we have 22-23 hours of daylight, so be prepared to be awake all nights at 3-4am, avarage heat about 15°C
in August we only have about 20 hours of daylight so the sweetspots are around 11-12pm and 3-4am, average heat around 15°C
in september we're down to 18 hours of daylight, sweetspots around 9-10pm and 4-5am, average heat around 12°C
so wich month should we choose ?
this is all within summer schedule at the hotels so they are more expensive then in the wintertime.
but I will get a good deal for the GTG at various location around the country, and the plan at the moment is to rent a bus and go as a group around the country, staying 1-2 nights at each hotel, and make the trip about 7-10 days... we have a LOT of different landscapes I know everyone wants to photograph :)
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07/22/2006 08:46:45 AM · #78 |
I would choose for August, for time and good temperture :-)
September would be hard to manage, July would be to early for me.
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07/22/2006 10:26:39 AM · #79 |
In August my Stables, De Deel is still open, so I can't leave. September for me! I'd love to travel arround before or after the GTG and the car rentals, hotels and flights are less expensive by then. And I'm no rich girl yet (just started my own business.) Temperature is no problem and 20 hours of daylight, thats a lot!!!
I even would like to come in januari, to see the aurora's!! And feel how i's lijk when it's dark for such a long time...
Dansig, where did you find the 120,- tickets? I can find Britisch airways, and for a return flight about 320,- euro's , think that's pretty ok! Including tax...
A Jimny 4x4 in september costs about 100,- per day... Hmm I'm no hero so I don't know if I want to Hitch....
Love your offer! I'm gonna cotact you soon Kollaosk!
Bummer.... No Iceland Lonely plantet in store today... :( hav to buy it on the net. Oowww wanna goo now!! :)
Message edited by author 2006-07-22 10:56:50.
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07/22/2006 10:32:26 AM · #80 |
if I don't go to europe next summer, I could do this in august (school starts in september)
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07/22/2006 10:37:22 AM · #81 |
| If I cannot make it - Can I at least get a concensus that we ban any challenges to do with landscapes while this is on :-) |
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07/22/2006 10:39:58 AM · #82 |
My vote is for august because that is my holydays month...
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07/22/2006 11:05:18 AM · #83 |
i would prefer may, because at that time i will still be in iceland i guess...;)
i will be there for maybe 6 month and leave next week.
but even if the gtg is in august, i'm interested to come back again :) |
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07/22/2006 11:07:26 AM · #84 |
| holy moly i would give my left knacker to be there (if i had knackers) |
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07/22/2006 11:09:41 AM · #85 |
Originally posted by goodman:
holy moly i would give my left knacker to be there (if i had knackers) |
Well said! Me too!!
how cold is Iceland in September?
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07/22/2006 11:33:45 AM · #86 |
Count me in.
I would likely fly out of Boston, unless Icelandair starts servicing Halifax like they used to prior to 2000. |
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07/22/2006 11:38:03 AM · #87 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Originally posted by goodman:
holy moly i would give my left knacker to be there (if i had knackers) |
Well said! Me too!!
how cold is Iceland in September? |
in september we're down to 18 hours of daylight, sweetspots around 9-10pm and 4-5am, average heat around 12°C
:-)
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07/22/2006 12:13:03 PM · #88 |
Originally posted by Majanka:
Dansig, where did you find the 120,- tickets? I can find Britisch airways, and for a return flight about 320,- euro's , think that's pretty ok! Including tax... |
if you are coming to Iceland then the cheapest tickets are available from IcelandExpress.com
Originally posted by Majanka:
Hmm I'm no hero so I don't know if I want to Hitch....
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you don't have to be a hero to hitch in Iceland, it's a very natural way to travel here, there is no chance of being robbed, raped, or killed while hitching :)
I used to hitch between towns when I was only 7 years old, so it's not a problem. |
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07/22/2006 12:35:24 PM · #89 |
Thanx!! Well maybe I''l hitch...all allone... a girly... Well if Iceland is save.. Why not. I'm going to check out the site!
EDIT: Jep that's realy cheap! Have to go from Frankfurt, but heey nice drive before I leave. I loooove driving!
I just bought my Lonley planet book Iceland and some other nice bookies...Landscape Photography, Iceland travel pack: Travel Photography + Scandinavian phrasebook + Iceland and got my shipping and Lonely Planet Bluelist for free. And I got a PDF about Iceland. Online on //www.lonelyplanet.com/
Feels like x-mas!!!!
Message edited by author 2006-07-22 12:41:28.
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07/22/2006 01:09:22 PM · #90 |
Pete (Ganders) and I would be interested in principle but it would depend on what our finances are like at the time we need to book and how much it costs...
But Iceland is on our travel wishlist so we'd love to visit!
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07/22/2006 07:25:46 PM · #91 |
| I would love to go, ticket would probably be expensive but I'd do it anyhow. I just need to book in advance to get a good deal! |
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07/22/2006 07:34:48 PM · #92 |
I wanna come! That would be a dream. If I can save up enough money and get the time from school (it's a photography school...they probably wouldn't mind a photography related trip) than I will be there!
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07/23/2006 01:42:00 PM · #93 |
Originally posted by Majanka:
Thanx!! Well maybe I''l hitch...all allone... a girly... Well if Iceland is save.. Why not. I'm going to check out the site!
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I have one friend here who hitchikes everywere.. to town. around iceland, she is 28 and dosent have car licanse and lives in next village to me.
People stop more often for girls hitchiking alone then boys,, well ok i do it more... *blush*
I mostly dont pick up more then 2 males hitching unlesh it is obvius they are hikers.
When i used to Hitchike all over i carried a small knive (shussh) and arragned few keys between my knuckles. Becouse mum didnt like me to hitch
when i was under 15.. :p
but nothing has ever happened to anyone i know. and on the south of iceland I am willing to drive you around when i have time :D hehe and believe me, for felow photographer I will make the time:p
on nother notes. I just came back from Landmannalaugar. slightly sunburned and oh my GOD I love that place. so colorfull and majestic *sigh*
it is a "have to go" kinda place
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07/23/2006 02:41:12 PM · #94 |
| I'm interested. Which airport is the hotel near? I checked prices into Reykjavik. |
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07/23/2006 03:24:31 PM · #95 |
Originally posted by langdon:
I'm interested. Which airport is the hotel near? I checked prices into Reykjavik. |
well are you comming through Reykjavik airport or the international airport in *Keflavik?
what qualety of rooms do you seek, what servise. what pricerange?
I have been on several hotels and seriusly i like most to stay with the salvation army, its cheap its downtown and you can order room for 2-4 or sleepingbag accomodation:p
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07/24/2006 08:09:05 PM · #96 |
I think the GTG will be in late August or september, there will be another GTG in Muenster next year in June, and we have to let some time pass before the GTG in Iceland, as so many people want to attend both, but can't afford to travel both to Muenster and Iceland within a few weeks period.
it will be cheaper, both flight and hotel will be cheaper, and probably the bus to, and there is a bigger chance of getting enough available rooms for the group at the hotels.
I have spoken to some of the hotel managers about the GTG and asked if we would get an even better deal in return for some prints of the local landscape, and they thought it was a great idea, so who is willing to trade a print for a good discount at the hotels ?
it must be high quality prints in A3 size, I have the Epson 2100 and am willing to let people print on it during the trip, you just have to pay for paper and ink.
or there are a few printshops around the country that can print for you, but prints must be delivered before the end of the trip to recieve the extra discount... and it all depends on the quality and quantity of landscape pictures how much the discount will be, but I know it will be generous....
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07/24/2006 08:15:03 PM · #97 |
I really wish that I was into photography when I was stationed up there. It's absolutely gorgeous.
And if y'all want to take a short break from taking pictures, you can always play a round or 2 of golf near Keflavik. |
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07/24/2006 11:28:53 PM · #98 |
I haven't read all the posts in here yet, but Dave (count) said that he had noticed this thread a while ago, and I just found it and wanted to post that we would definitely be interested, all things permitting
edit to add: we'd like to try to go to both GTG, so yes, it would be nice to space them apart....
Message edited by author 2006-07-24 23:35:00. |
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07/25/2006 03:15:37 AM · #99 |
Dansig may i suggest Sólheimar. it is very central in south of iceland and nice to spend one night there. I spoke to my boss and she said they can also plan a day there for you, there is sleeping acomodation for 37-38 and they can feed 100. she is willing to lower prices and well for thouse who have gone there(including me) just love it. 2 guesthouses, swimmingpool. Coffiehouse were everything is ogranic, even the beer and vine :p
www.solheimar.is
there is english version there for thouse who need;)
brekkukot@solheimar.is
my boss email...
there are conferance rooms and all up there:)
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07/25/2006 03:41:08 AM · #100 |
I've been to Solheimar, it's a beautiful place, have to call them to see how their rooms are, don't think many would go with sleepingbag accomodation, I know I need my double bed and bathroom :)
here are the locations of the hotels I can get a good discount at. plus I can get a really good deal for the group at a hotel in Olafsvik, right next to Snaefellsjokull, 
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