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=2-8-14='''2-8-14''' is the seventh edition of the annual '''European Hitchhiking Gathering'''. As always, first ideas about locations already popped up on the last gathering, the novelty being that The suggestion this year they are already well scouted. One of the spots is Kvalvika beach in the lofoten, Norway, the other one a beach full of abandoned hotels in Croatia. Since these spots differ a lot from each other, and henceforth would host quite different gatherings, that we could have a double (or triple) gathering, with two maingatherings gatherings following each other instead of one maingathering with some small pre- and postgatherings. There would be one romantic epic adventurous gathering up in the very north around solstice, June/July and then the main one relaxing lazy easy going gathering on the beach at the , as usual date, in early August (2nd onwards).
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As always, first ideas about locations already popped up on the last gathering and many places have been suggested in [https://www.facebook.com/groups/hitchgathering/ The Hitchgathering] Facebook group. PLEASE POST YOUR PROPOSALS HERE. Bear in mind that the most important thing we are looking for is not only a beautiful location with fresh water, free camping and an inexpensive food source but the most important factor is to have a committed group of (3-10) people who will make it happen. =June/July proposals= ==Pihlajakoski, Finland==Hitchgathering Status: CONFIRMED The Hitchhikers' Midsummer party will take place 20-22 June, 2014 , in Pihlajakoski, Central Finland (between Kuhmoinen and Jämsä), 200 km north of Helsinki and 110 km east from Tampere. Hitching should be relatively easy, even if the last 8 km is nothing but dirt roads. It is an old farm which includes several buildings, one with electricity. There is space for camping on the yard so bring a tent (or a hammock) and a barn if you rather sleep on top of hay like in old Finnish movies. Midsummer Solstice (Juhannus in Finnish) is a traditional party- Part Iday in Finland when people flee the cities and go to their summer cottage, warm up the sauna, put up a bonfire, drink excessive amounts of alcohol, run naked in the fields, fight, kiss and make up, and finally drown in the lake while pissing from the rowing boat. We will extend that to a three-day party and enjoy getting together with our hitchhiker-family (and try not to drown and fight). Both fresh and seasoned hitchhikers are welcome, with or without alcoholic beverages. There is a spring nearby which will provide us with fresh water and next to it is old smoke sauna. No neighbors near, so yell as loud as you like. None of these buildings have working toilet or shower. No outside toilet either. The nearest (super expensive) shop/bar is 4km away so come prepared! Sharing is caring. There is place to swim 200 meters from the main building. 800 meters more and there is a small cabin with sauna for us, just 3 meters from the lake. There is also outdoor toilet, gas stove and place for making fire. Please behave. No drowning allowed! Neighbors are pretty close but they are probably having parties as well. The map (A for the shop, B for accommodation, C for the party): http://goo.gl/maps/xJNlsSame event in CouchSurfing: http://bit.ly/1fn3Eha '''Join here: https://www.facebook.com/events/271534496342688/''' ==Kvalvika Beach, Lofoten, Norway==Kvalvika beach is in the lofoten, Norway. A romantic epic adventurous gathering up in the very north around solstice (21June).6. ===Status===ARE THERE ANY ORGANIZERS FOR THIS? (Please edit and keep updated)
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instead of collecting monetary donations (which are not worth much there), it would be better if every person brang some kilos of supplies from outside of scandinavia (especially rice/pasta/lentils and other dry staples). if people want to drink alcohol, probably the best option would be to get pure drinkable spiritus for example in poland and dilute it on spot with water and mix with lemonade powder. unused tarps are easy to find in norway and can be collected and set up beforehand. everyday some people would need to hitch out to dumpsterdive (which should also already be done on the way). also people will have to coordinate themselves beforehand to make sure everyone has some space in a tent (also it would be good if some big tents are around, so that no one has to wait out a storm alone in a one person tent).
=August gathering proposals=Hitchgathering The event starts 2 August 2014 - Part II: Croatia, 2and lasts about a week or as long as there are people around.8Post here your proposals. ==Kupari, Croatia==There is a beach full of abandoned hotels in Croatia. A relaxing, lazy, easy-going gathering on the beach.
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