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ÚBEDA 2010
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- CommentAuthorBobdH
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
No worries! As long as I order this baby in time, use it as our bible, do not trust on own instincts (something I've become rather good at after the introduction of the TomTom), we will do just fine!
http://www.bol.com/nl/p/engelse-boeken/ … index.html -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
:thumbs-up:
I can heartily recommend it!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Shall we rent a car? It's cheaper when we order online. We can use it to go from Sevilla to Ubeda and Cordoba, so for 7 days. In Ubeda we can then make some day trips or so. I saw there's a sierra close by and some lakes.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorBobdH
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010 edited
Well, not a bad idea actually. You do feel a lot more free when you've got a car at hand, and I don't expect any parking trouble (though we probably need to be aware of costs for this as well). With hot weather, I also greatly prefer it to traveling by bus.
I shall bring my drivers licence, Bregt you've got one as well right? No experience whatsoever with driving in a foreign country, but there's a first for everything... (which reminds me, be sure to update your testament/final will beforehand). -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010 edited
Note!
If you rent a car, make sure you get additional insurance...BUT DON'T DO IT ONLINE*) (even though it's slightly cheaper than taking it out locally)!
If you get additional insurance at the front desk, you don't have to worry about anything (dents, bumps, scrapes...which with a likelihood of around 96% will occur): it's all handled internally.
If you take insurance online you STILL have to pay for any damages and THEN have to claim them from the insurance when you're back, which is an incredible pain in the arse.
Just a tip.
*) This just pertains to taking out the full insurance. By all means do rent the car online. Recommended. Very easy!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBobdH
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
And a good one, thanks!
Bregt, let's have some further private conversation on this matter
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- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Bregt wrote
In Ubeda we can then make some day trips or so. I saw there's a sierra close by and some lakes.
Hey, I might join one of these!Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Marselus wrote
Bregt wrote
In Ubeda we can then make some day trips or so. I saw there's a sierra close by and some lakes.
Hey, I might join one of these!
We'll have two empty seats. Of course you can join!
I see Sierra Cazorla is closeby (about 35km) and warrants a day trip to its little villages and sights, and the spring of the Guadalquiriver. Not sure if it is all interesting, but probably better than an empty morning/afternoon in Ubeda. I don't think there's much to do before the evenings in Ubeda start, right?Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Errrr..another tip: the entrance to that Sierra is NOT close by: start out VERY early as you'll be driving for two hours *easily* (it just *seems* close, as it's pretty huge, but you'll need to get to the entrance to find some proper hiking maps...and you'll need these as there are no apparent entries anywhere!'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBobdH
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Hmm... will the car have a navigation, by the way? Wouldn't want to get lost over there... asking the way to a viliger in Spanish will be pretty hopeless too. -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
So, this lonely planet is really good you say, eh? It has everything you'll ever need when traveling into a country? And does it have publications for the entire globe? Is it focused on a specific group of travelers, like say-like the title might suggest, lonely travelers with a bag with their stuff on their backs?Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Martijn wrote
Errrr..another tip: the entrance to that Sierra is NOT close by: start out VERY early as you'll be driving for two hours *easily* (it just *seems* close, as it's pretty huge, but you'll need to get to the entrance to find some proper hiking maps...and you'll need these as there are no apparent entries anywhere!
Thanks!
We don't necessarily need to hike though? Cazorla is 48minutes according to Maps.
Christodoulides wrote
So, this lonely planet is really good you say, eh? It has everything you'll ever need when traveling into a country? And does it have publications for the entire globe? Is it focused on a specific group of travelers, like say-like the title might suggest, lonely travelers with a bag with their stuff on their backs?
It started out as the backpacker 'manual' I think, but now it's quite popular for all types of travellers. I especially like their City Guides.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Thanks Bregt! And it's all generally priced at around 15-20 euros?Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Yup.
A similar guide series is Rough Guide.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Lonely Planet is pretty much THE way to go.
Most comprehensive, most detailed, most clear, and most up-to-date (inasfar that is possible, of course).
I swear by Lonely Planet for any trip. Very good value for money.
Bregt wrote
Cazorla is 48minutes according to Maps.
Hahahahahahahahaaa!
Tripple that and you're about hitting the ballpark.
(Most of the trip is uphill and crinkley goat paths (well, not that bad, but Lord these roads ain't good!) which slows you down immensely! Guess Maps forgot to calculate that...)'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010 edited
Renting a car seems reasonable for a day or two in Ubeda, but it's so much more expensive than bus and train over the whole period.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Marcel, the "Meet the Artist" stuff, is that for regulars also?Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Yes, those are the composer talks and Q&A's. -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 27th 2010
Cool!
I thought these were for press only.
What's the difference then with press conferences?Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010 edited
Bregt wrote
Cool!
I thought these were for press only.
What's the difference then with press conferences?
ALL the events of the Festival are for ALL the attendants: 'Meet the artists', 'Opening Press Conference', 'Representatives of the industry' (one of which will feature Michael Carlsson and his movie score media) 'Varese Sarabande presents', etc.
The only event aimed specifically to the press (this year) will be a press conference by Michael Giacchino, due to the fact that too many media had requested a 'private' interview with him. The organisation has decided to arrange a press conference only for the media (which you and Ant can attend, if you want to).
Regarding the talks ('Meet the artists' section), I've known that most of them will be very Q&A oriented (specially Giacchino's), so start thinking on the questionsAnything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Oooooooh. Ok! I completely misunderstood this then! That certainly means there's a lot to do during the day too! No need for a day trip then I think, also since it's so far away apparently. I still want my picnic in an olive orchard though. Is there no water or lake in the neighbourhood? A bike seems suicide though when it is 40 degrees.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Bregt wrote
Is there no water or lake in the neighbourhood?
No.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
How do you mean?
( )Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
We'll be in the middle of the desert, Bregt. -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Yeah. I should get it out of my head that there's a possibility we'll leave the island Ubeda is.Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Well, you can...but you'll need a car!
(You should probably get it out of your head that the layout of Andalusia is similar to that of Ghent!
)'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBregt
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Lets do some out of the box thinking.
Olive trees everywhere.
Desert.
Heat.
No water.
Hmmm.
Can we do a camel trip?
Ubeda is also known for its carpets/tapestry. Do they sell the flying ones?Kazoo -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Dude, I'm not doing anything other than festival activities, drinking and going in the pool.
You will be exhausted from the heat and travelling, trust me. -
- CommentAuthorMarselus
- CommentTimeJun 28th 2010
Bregt wrote
I still want my picnic in an olive orchard though.
Not a good idea. Only an olive tree can survive in an olive orchard. And you don't look like one!
Anthony wrote
Dude, I'm not doing anything other than festival activities, drinking and going in the pool.
You will be exhausted from the heat and travelling, trust me.
Trust Anthony. He is already a festival veteranAnything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you