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FULL DIRECTIONS TO THE GATHERING SITE
Sun May 24, 2009 1:25 pm (PDT)
Happy New Moon Family,
The Peace in the Middle East Rainbow Gathering has just started near Fethiye. The detailed directions for going to the site is below.
Please remember that Rainbow gatherings are non-commercial events where we gather to remember that we are all one, and that we can live in harmony with each other and Mother Nature. We get together to share, celebrate and experience living without the need for leaders, money relations or modern conveniences. While we learn from each other with respect and love, we heal ourselves through retreat to nature.
When coming to the gathering please bring your personal camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc), bowl, cup, water bottle, acoustic music instruments, and toys. The gathering will be at 800 meters altitude so bring some warm clothing for the nights and also rainproof gear.
It is also good to bring vegetarian food to be cooked in the main kitchen and shared with everyone. Tools are also welcome. We will be far from any civilization so bring a good supply of things you may personally need during the gathering (contact lens liquid, medication etc).
Please DO NOT bring any alcohol, meat, drugs, dogs, electronic gadgets or things that may otherwise disturb the nature and our harmony. If you want to take a picture/video always ask permission from the people around you. Since you will be carrying all the items you bring back with you when you leave including your trash, plan accordingly. If you really have to bring your dog, be responsible for it at all times and don’t let it wander about freely. Most of all leave behind your consumer habits, addictions, hang-ups and negative thinking, and come with love.
The gathering site is near the village of ARPACIK (previously known as Nif), 35 kms to the town of Fethiye, on the Southwest coast of Turkey. It is quite a big village, the biggest one in the region, with some general stores, a hardware shop, a couple of eateries, etc. Fridays there is fresh food market all day long. We have good relations with the villagers; please pay attention to help keep it this way by being respectful and culturally sensitive. We are about 6 kms from the center of this widespread village.
To go there:
- You can take a shared minibus (dolmush) from downtown Fethiye to ARPACIK for 4.50 Liras. (Times: Weekdays 11.00, 13.00, 15.15, 16.30, 19.00; Saturdays 11.00, 13.00, 15.15, 19.00; Sundays only 19.00)
- If you are flying to Dalaman, you can reach Fethiye by shuttle bus for 20 TL any time of day and night.
- If you are driving or cycling, from the main Fethiye-Antalya road take the UZUMLU diversion, drive through Yeni Uzumlu and up the mountain for 28 kms and find the Arpacik road on the left which is 2 kms. You can get 3,5 kms closer to the site by your vehicle.
- When you arrive at the village please visit the village headman (muhtar) and register.
- The minibus you come with will take you 3 kms further if you tell them you are going to the rainbow gathering (if you're non-Turkish they will possibly know).
- From the village center go further on the main road, take the bridge to the left and keep on the asphalt for 3 kms. When you see it fork (both asphalt) take the left road. When you see the bus stop (minibus can bring you here) take the dirt road just a few meters before that (good for vehicles). This road goes down and makes a U-turn and after a few hundred meters arrives at a little mosque. This is where you can park your vehicle and find the first signs on the walking path. From village center to this point is 3.5 kms.
- The walking path is well marked with white strips of cloth hanging on branches and occasional stone piles. After a little walk between fields and a not steep uphill by the forest, you come to a narrow footpath which is generally stony on the ground sometimes overgrown with bush but not too much up and down. Keep watching the signs. This last part can be a little challenging for some but the few steps on the rocks and few branches that we have to bend down to cross are not too bad. It is not easy to get lost but seeing the signs in the dark may be hard.
- The whole walking trail between the mosque and the gathering site is less than 2 kms and takes about 45 minutes with luggage (take some water with you whe you start). If you walk from the village that adds an easy 3.5 kms walk on the asphalt.
Full moon is June 7th.
See you soon under the rainbow...
May all beings be happy and healthy.
Sun May 24, 2009 1:25 pm (PDT)
Happy New Moon Family,
The Peace in the Middle East Rainbow Gathering has just started near Fethiye. The detailed directions for going to the site is below.
Please remember that Rainbow gatherings are non-commercial events where we gather to remember that we are all one, and that we can live in harmony with each other and Mother Nature. We get together to share, celebrate and experience living without the need for leaders, money relations or modern conveniences. While we learn from each other with respect and love, we heal ourselves through retreat to nature.
When coming to the gathering please bring your personal camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc), bowl, cup, water bottle, acoustic music instruments, and toys. The gathering will be at 800 meters altitude so bring some warm clothing for the nights and also rainproof gear.
It is also good to bring vegetarian food to be cooked in the main kitchen and shared with everyone. Tools are also welcome. We will be far from any civilization so bring a good supply of things you may personally need during the gathering (contact lens liquid, medication etc).
Please DO NOT bring any alcohol, meat, drugs, dogs, electronic gadgets or things that may otherwise disturb the nature and our harmony. If you want to take a picture/video always ask permission from the people around you. Since you will be carrying all the items you bring back with you when you leave including your trash, plan accordingly. If you really have to bring your dog, be responsible for it at all times and don’t let it wander about freely. Most of all leave behind your consumer habits, addictions, hang-ups and negative thinking, and come with love.
The gathering site is near the village of ARPACIK (previously known as Nif), 35 kms to the town of Fethiye, on the Southwest coast of Turkey. It is quite a big village, the biggest one in the region, with some general stores, a hardware shop, a couple of eateries, etc. Fridays there is fresh food market all day long. We have good relations with the villagers; please pay attention to help keep it this way by being respectful and culturally sensitive. We are about 6 kms from the center of this widespread village.
To go there:
- You can take a shared minibus (dolmush) from downtown Fethiye to ARPACIK for 4.50 Liras. (Times: Weekdays 11.00, 13.00, 15.15, 16.30, 19.00; Saturdays 11.00, 13.00, 15.15, 19.00; Sundays only 19.00)
- If you are flying to Dalaman, you can reach Fethiye by shuttle bus for 20 TL any time of day and night.
- If you are driving or cycling, from the main Fethiye-Antalya road take the UZUMLU diversion, drive through Yeni Uzumlu and up the mountain for 28 kms and find the Arpacik road on the left which is 2 kms. You can get 3,5 kms closer to the site by your vehicle.
- When you arrive at the village please visit the village headman (muhtar) and register.
- The minibus you come with will take you 3 kms further if you tell them you are going to the rainbow gathering (if you're non-Turkish they will possibly know).
- From the village center go further on the main road, take the bridge to the left and keep on the asphalt for 3 kms. When you see it fork (both asphalt) take the left road. When you see the bus stop (minibus can bring you here) take the dirt road just a few meters before that (good for vehicles). This road goes down and makes a U-turn and after a few hundred meters arrives at a little mosque. This is where you can park your vehicle and find the first signs on the walking path. From village center to this point is 3.5 kms.
- The walking path is well marked with white strips of cloth hanging on branches and occasional stone piles. After a little walk between fields and a not steep uphill by the forest, you come to a narrow footpath which is generally stony on the ground sometimes overgrown with bush but not too much up and down. Keep watching the signs. This last part can be a little challenging for some but the few steps on the rocks and few branches that we have to bend down to cross are not too bad. It is not easy to get lost but seeing the signs in the dark may be hard.
- The whole walking trail between the mosque and the gathering site is less than 2 kms and takes about 45 minutes with luggage (take some water with you whe you start). If you walk from the village that adds an easy 3.5 kms walk on the asphalt.
Full moon is June 7th.
See you soon under the rainbow...
May all beings be happy and healthy.
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