tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post575216673424103262..comments2024-02-01T05:45:32.329-05:00Comments on Kayak Dov: Sodom, Gemorrah, and BarcelonaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567522033587962009noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-66844072456599209822010-09-19T23:40:54.000-04:002010-09-19T23:40:54.000-04:00maybe add a cart to you new gear list?maybe add a cart to you new gear list?steve beltzerhttp://volvotango.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-46966668632319930992010-09-20T15:17:08.000-04:002010-09-20T15:17:08.000-04:00i recommend making France your end point, and havi...i recommend making France your end point, and having a FANTASTIC time on the coast of France. Spend two months on the coast, relaxing and recharging! :oD<br><br>then, start preparing to do this trip NEXT August. train harder, think through things like taxes and port charges and so forth - and really be ready to do this with considerably less stress for you and your loved ones.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-388498620281128472010-09-21T01:03:41.000-04:002010-09-21T01:03:41.000-04:00Recharge from what? spending 2 weeks in a hostel?W...Recharge from what? spending 2 weeks in a hostel?<br>What would I do in France? To stay in France would be more expensive and less enjoyable then kayaking.<br>Why wouldn't I want to have an awesome time kayaking with my brand new kayak?<br>I did train hard, thank you very much! <br>Port charges where thought through, it was a company selected by the retailer that ripped me off and charged me for some very nonstandard items. With money I was able to save elsewhere however, the total fee from day one to getting in the watter was only a little bit more then i expected it to be. <br>So far there has been a slight financial and time set back, but nothing that was't aloud for with my original schedule and savings. The only thing I'm really lacking is a partner, but I've been looking for 8 months and I don't think another year is going to help.kayakdovhttp://kayakdov.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-82923306988490907752010-09-21T09:20:36.000-04:002010-09-21T09:20:36.000-04:00and speaking of gear, will you have it sent over f...and speaking of gear, will you have it sent over from the USA? If it is sent as a gift you may be able to avoid the MOMS tax which in Scandinavia is 25% and is probably standard all over the EU. Not to mention the cost of gear in Europe is probably higher than in the USA. What are water temps in the Med? Will you have a dry suit or any cold water protection? Also, what is the policy on camping by the shoreline? I think in that may vary from country to country.steve beltzerhttp://volvotango.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-54767832635775718602010-09-21T09:28:42.000-04:002010-09-21T09:28:42.000-04:00I just bought a spray skirt here for 175 euro. I&...I just bought a spray skirt here for 175 euro. I'm going to have the rest sent from America. I've written to NRS, MSR, and West Marine asking for a discount. I have yet to hear from any of them.<br>I'm expecting watter temperatures to get down close to 60 f. A wet suit with a splash top should be sufficient.<br>I've been told that in these parts nobody will give me any trouble for camping on the beaches. I ended up with a bivi sack instead of a tent, which is less conspicuous.<br>The store I went to replace my tent at, didn't have any free standing tents.<br>Thanks for posting!kayakdovhttp://kayakdov.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-54351511558865433492010-09-21T14:40:30.000-04:002010-09-21T14:40:30.000-04:00yep twice the price that sounds around right.... :...yep twice the price that sounds around right.... :-( <br><br>no papers and no invoices on the gear and if sent from a relative's address will speed it's way through Customs and the Tax man.<br><br>good to know about the camping!steve beltzerhttp://volvotango.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-87041419810807204422010-09-21T14:41:30.000-04:002010-09-21T14:41:30.000-04:00speeds through customs esp with it marked as your ...speeds through customs esp with it marked as your own property or a present....steve beltzerhttp://volvotango.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689095174411286706.post-3572291098004275132010-09-26T19:45:22.000-04:002010-09-26T19:45:22.000-04:00Oh Lord I know that there is at least one righteou...Oh Lord I know that there is at least one righteous man in Barcelona! Dov, keep your spirits high and your wits about you. You may not have convinced us to come along but we are rooting for you.david bratspisnoreply@blogger.com