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HU Travellers Meeting Greece 2014
Horizons Unlimited Greece Event Schedule
The Plan
Our plan is very simple. We will wait for your arrival on Thursday and you will be a part of our story for the next three days! Share your experiences with other participants, learn something from them or you teach them, take a ride thru unspoiled nature.
Presentations will start on Thursday afternoon, continue on Friday and Saturday during the whole day. For those who want to get in touch with our beautiful and unspoiled nature we can suggest some routes (gravel and paved) which we planned for Friday and Saturday. On Sunday morning everybody goes in their own direction. Some will go back home, and some who knows, maybe will continue further after getting some great ideas during the meeting.
Presenters at HU Greece past events included...
Inspiration
- A Solo Ride in the Wild West
Polytimi Boznou, after having been to Turkey, Albania, FYROM, Montenegro and attending last year's HU meeting in Bulgaria, did a trip to the Western States of USA on a Harley by herself! She's here to show us her trip, but above all 'to encourage female and potential riders to just fulfil their dream and not hesitate to experience this unsurpassed way of life!'
- Travelling around the Balkans!
Kostas Zympas last year travelled for ten (10) days around the Balkans, passing through FYROM, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. Being a professional photographer (he took over 4.000 photos at that one and only trip!) is more than happy to make a selection for us, together with all handy notes and tips such as distances, road conditions, border crossings, mountain passes (including the famous Transfagarasan), food, accommodation.
- Travelling from the passenger's side of view!
Vassilis Nternelis does not ride a bike, in fact he doesn't have a driving license at all, but has travelled around as a passenger. What do we really know of how it is to be sitting "back there"? What improvements or modifications can we make to our bikes so as to make the trip more pleasant to the passenger? On the other hand, what worries does the rider have that the passenger need not worry about? It's going to be a good debate for all, riders and passengers!
- 35 days in Russia!
Dimitrios Arabatzis: "Let's talk about motorcycle travel... Let me tell you, the good and the bad to motorcycling... Let me story you, how it is to travel 35 days without reservations and scheduled roads. Let me explain to you, how a meeting with some locos, can change the whole trip... Finally, I just want to tell you my story on the Russian roads…"
- From Tzoumerka to Nepal!
Spyros and Efi finally made their life dream trip to Nepal. The drove to Turkey, flew from Istanbul, rented out a scooter in Katmandu. What's it like to ride in Nepal? How far can one go in English, sign language or no language at all and just follow your heart? We will be looking forward to finding out!
- Where to go next from here
Dimitris Kissonas - since it is going to be summertime and obviously one cannot come to Greece without enjoying 'the sea and the sun'. Maps and ships' timetables are on the screen so depending on where you want to leave the country from, Dimitris has been all over Greece and will most definitely make good suggestions for everyone.
- Navigate the fjords of Norway
Vagelis Betsas travelled to Norway and visited the fjords. In his words 'a look at the nature of Norway is a unique experience!' and to let us take a small idea of what he means, he has prepared a presentation that will include both photos and videos. We can all hardly wait to see and hear!
- Long Distance - Small Motorcycle
Joel Juergens (fredsuleman), Canada, currently RTW with Taz Hirani. Joel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of traveling on a small motorcycle.
- The Ridearound 2010
Milic Blazo will present about his RTW trip! Milic modestly says: "I do have some riding skill also and have some great trips in my short (but very rich) motorcycle life."
- Thessaloniki to Nordkapp on a Vespa!
From Thessaloniki Greece to the northmost point of Europe (Nordkapp) through 15 countries (Balkans, Baltic countries, Russia, Scandinavia, central Europe), covering more than 11.000km in 24 days and all this on a 197.9cc Vespa PX and 2 Vespa GTS.
- 25 days Around Turkey
MotoDiscoveries is a group of four people that made a trip on three bikes to Turkey. Izmir, Pamukkale, Kas, Olimpos, Antalya, Nevsehir, Nemrut, Mardin, Van, Dogubayazit, Trabzon, Samsun, Istanbul are some of the places they visited in their 7.000 km trip that we will have the opportunity to enjoy through their presentation.
Motodiscoveries-25 days around Turkey
Christos Tzanos (xtzanos), Angel Babalouka and Odysseas Basioukas, Motodiscoveries
Educational Sessions
- Self Treatment and First Aid Techniques!
Andreas Galanopoulos is a certified rescuer and works for the Greek Ambulance Service. As a rider himself he has fallen off his bike a couple of times (who hasn't!) and wants to share with us his professional experience with what one should and shouldn't do in such an unfortunate, but realistic occasion. Also, he will demonstrate first aid techniques that all of us SHOULD know.
- DIY tools workshop "help-your-self"
- Hanno Krusken (spooky), Germany
"With this DIY-workshop I would like to support other HU members to do their own service, show what minimal tools they need to be able to actually do their own service or emergency repair, not being worried about getting dirty or helpless in such situations."
- Panel - volunteers please!
- How to get someone of the opposite sex to go travelling with you - panel and discussion.
Why is it so hard? What are you doing wrong - or right? All viewpoints discussed!
- Women only
- A VERY popular session - it's a must for the ladies, so plan on being there!
- Ask the Experts!
- Panel Session! Still have a nagging question or two? Want to ask, but not sure who? There will be a panel session to get all those last details covered - ask anything at all! MOST of them we'll answer...
Facilities for a Fantastic Four Days
St. Marinas Campus, Mt. Taigetos, Greece
St Marinas campus belongs to the Municipality of Kalamata. It has a camping area big enough to sleep 350 persons in beds, with a big outdoor amphitheater, dormitories and many other facilities.
Kalamata is a small city of approximately 50,000 people. It is situated in the southern part of the peninsula of Peloponnese on the root of mount Taigetos overlooking the Messinian Bay and beyond that the Mediterranean Sea. When the sky is clear, from the rocky peak of Mt Taigetos,you can even see the mountains of Crete.
"Mt. Taigetos / Taygetus is a mountain range in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. Taygetus overlooks the cities of Sparti and Kalamata, whose skyline it dominates. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and is part of the European walking route E4. The view from the top includes most of the Evrotas valley and the Parnon range to the east, while the view towards the west includes Kalamata and the eastern half of Messenia. Most of the southwestern part of Arcadia can also be seen from the summit." Wikipedia
Campus entrance and central square for parking
Accommodation
Entry fee includes staying in a tent or in a bed at our dormitories, parking inside the campus area, breakfast and the use of toilets/showers. If someone wishes to stay on Sunday night, it is free since we are going to be there anyway, but they may be drafted to help with cleanup!
Important Notes:
- There are NO blankets or sheets or pillows at the camp, so bring your own. The altitude is 1422 metres, and the weather may be quite cool during the night in early June.
- Fire Rules - In 2000 and 2007 Mt Taygetos was partly destroyed in a big forest fire. A big part of ancient forest was destroyed. Since then any use of fire in the mountain area is prohibited. No camp fires are allowed. Furthermore, no one is allowed to light a fire even to cook their own meal outside their tent. Guests can come in our kitchen area instead or eat cold canned food. We must point out that the law is very strict. See below for meals and prices - you don't want to cook your own food!
- The nearest bank or ATM is in Kalmata (30km) or Sparti (30km).
- There is no Internet access on the mountain, maybe not even a mobile phone connection. So you won't have any distractions from your enjoyment of the weekend!
Chapel and camping area
Camping area and dormitories on the hill
Dormitories interior
Meals
Breakfast is included with your registration. Breakfast plate includes: 2 slices of bread, 1 boiled egg, 1 lalaggi (bread baked in olive oil), 2 slices of gouda cheese, 2 slices of ham/turkey, 1 portion of butter and jam. Additionally, coffee, tea, orange juice and evaporated milk will be self serviced in a buffet with some more bread, eggs, locally collected olives and butter and jam if someone wants some more. All these are free of charge.
All other meals will be a la carte. The menu will include Greek traditional dishes and their prices will be as follows: Mousakas 6€, Stuffed peppers and tomatoes 5€, Gioulbasi 6€, roasted chicken legs 6€, Pork steaks cooked in the oven 6€. Salad with feta cheese 2€ and dessert/ fruit 1€. Greek cold beer Fix, 330ml in cans, will be sold for 1.5€ and soft drinks 330ml for 1€ each.
Mousakas, Stuffed peppers and tomatoes
Gioulbasi, roasted chicken legs
Menus are still not final, but on Friday evening we may have BBQ pork souvlaki, a totally Greek tradition for 1€ each.
Saturday evening we are planning to have a traditional Messinian cooked pork: a whole roasted pig which will be sliced in front of the participants and it will be sold at 15€ per kilo.
There will always be at least two dishes for someone to choose every day. There will always be spaghetti 4€, French fries and roasted potatoes 2€, peas 3€, rice and puree which are suitable for vegetarians too.
Presentations
Dining room interior and presentation room
Outdoor ampitheatre at St. Marinas Campus
Outdoor presentation area at St. Marinas Campus, Mt. Taigetos, Greece
PRE-REGISTER & PAY BEFORE MAY 29 TO SAVE €10!
ONLINE REGISTRATION PRICING FOR FULL PASSES
Includes admission to all presentations, Tech Clinics and demonstrations. Also includes breakfast, accommodation (tent space or dormitory bed) and parking.
Pre-Register & Pay before May 29:
Event Price
4-day pass (Thursday to Sunday)
2-day pass (Saturday and Sunday)
€35
€20
AT THE EVENT PRICING (APPLIES AFTER MAY 29)
Pay Cash on Arrival
Full event pass (Thursday to Sunday)
3-day pass (Friday to Sunday)
2-day pass (Saturday and Sunday)
Day Passes
MAY be available if there is space!
€45
€35
€25
MEALS
Breakfast is included in your registration fee! All other meals are pay as you go.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (tent space or dormitory bed on campus) is included in your registration fee. If you prefer to stay in a guest house or villa, there are a number of possibilities within a reasonable distance. See
above right for pricing and contact details.
