12-08-2010, 04:34 PM
CSGray, good call, I didn't think of that. I'm usually careful with my money so I think of walking/biking/public transport before I think of cabs.
Obie, I checked on AlaskaAir, and there are no extra charges outside the norm. I plan to fit my person items in a carry on and large messenger bag, and have my bike be my "checked luggage". As long as it's not overweight or oversized, it's just $20.
Carey, thanks for the info on buses & roads. You sound like you do a bit of biking. What's your preferred bike? Mountain bike, road bike, touring bike? I have a Giant OCR2 road bike. I thought about buying a bike in HI, but I doubt I could get as nice a bike for a minimal $20 (or $50) checked luggage fee.
TheodoreJay, not too interested in WWOFing. But I thank you for the heads up.
TND, received your e-mail. It's a great deal, I will start typing a response as soon as I'm done with this.
Kathy, the island sounds like a dream but my legs are already starting to hate me! :p
Bummer to hear about dirt bikes. It'd be a cheap and efficient way to get around.
As for the $25 a night at the Yoga retreat, I should mention that my girlfriend is living in a tent on the retreat. It's do-able, but I just came from doing 6 months of that in Alaska and I'm a bit maxed out on that. I dunno how she's able to do it, she's a strong woman!
Here's a quote on volunteers having visitors at the retreat:
"May I have visitors?
After being in residence two weeks, family and friends may visit and stay with you in your accommodation or camp. All guests must register at the Reception desk and pay $35 per person, per night. This price includes meals and use of the facilities. It does not include the price of classes, adventures, or bodywork. Each guest may stay a maximum of seven nights."
$1000 a day? Gaw, I wish I had that kind of money to spend! I'll put up an ad for the rideshare. What would be a fair amount of money to offer?
Thanks all!
Jason
Obie, I checked on AlaskaAir, and there are no extra charges outside the norm. I plan to fit my person items in a carry on and large messenger bag, and have my bike be my "checked luggage". As long as it's not overweight or oversized, it's just $20.
Carey, thanks for the info on buses & roads. You sound like you do a bit of biking. What's your preferred bike? Mountain bike, road bike, touring bike? I have a Giant OCR2 road bike. I thought about buying a bike in HI, but I doubt I could get as nice a bike for a minimal $20 (or $50) checked luggage fee.
TheodoreJay, not too interested in WWOFing. But I thank you for the heads up.
TND, received your e-mail. It's a great deal, I will start typing a response as soon as I'm done with this.
Kathy, the island sounds like a dream but my legs are already starting to hate me! :p
Bummer to hear about dirt bikes. It'd be a cheap and efficient way to get around.
As for the $25 a night at the Yoga retreat, I should mention that my girlfriend is living in a tent on the retreat. It's do-able, but I just came from doing 6 months of that in Alaska and I'm a bit maxed out on that. I dunno how she's able to do it, she's a strong woman!
Here's a quote on volunteers having visitors at the retreat:
"May I have visitors?
After being in residence two weeks, family and friends may visit and stay with you in your accommodation or camp. All guests must register at the Reception desk and pay $35 per person, per night. This price includes meals and use of the facilities. It does not include the price of classes, adventures, or bodywork. Each guest may stay a maximum of seven nights."
$1000 a day? Gaw, I wish I had that kind of money to spend! I'll put up an ad for the rideshare. What would be a fair amount of money to offer?
Thanks all!
Jason