jocko Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 1 week + 1 day to go. Will be going into de-mob mode shortly Changed our flight back, now flying back from Rimini instead of Bologna ! So our flights are (don't have exact details to hand): Thursday - early morning Stansted to Forli (Bologna) Tuesday - early afternoon Rimini to Stansted Still left with problem of getting from Bologna to Rimini. Thought might do train and see a bit of Italian culture! If anyone else on either of these flights and fancies sharing a taxi give us a shout. Forli's nowhere near Bologna mate, one of those airline mistruths, but its much nearer Rimini, think you need ot get bus from there rather than train. Or go into Bologna for the day, fantastic city, and then you can get the express train to Rimini, although looking at your schedule not much time. Link to comment
Maria O Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Forli's nowhere near Bologna mate, one of those airline mistruths, but its much nearer Rimini, think you need ot get bus from there rather than train. Stubbsy's got the airport name right, even though it's not in Bologna [see here]. The airport website is HERE m ps. Thanks regarding the train info trev. There's 5 of us, so we can't share a taxi John Link to comment
jocko Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Stubbsy's got the airport name right, even though it's not in Bologna [see here]. The airport website is HERE Doh, I know that, I fly there about 5 times a year as I have a pal in Imola so know it quite well. I was pointing out its not Bologna as he may try and book some transport in the UK from Bologna and its quite a bit away, Take it you haven't had your coffee tonight young lady. And I repeat to all the lucky people going if you have time get into Bologna, beautiful city, proper Italy, in fact Imola's quite nice if you want to get away from the Blackpool of Italy! And no smart comments from Mr Burke this time, thank you very much!! Link to comment
Maria O Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Take it you haven't had your coffee tonight young lady. Gave up trying to cut down. Just a bit distracted working away on the laptop balanced on my knees, glancing at the tele and slipping away to the forums too Was worried you'd confuse first timers and send them in the wrong direction. As you know, when leaving Forli aiport - Bologna is in the opposite direction to Rimini. I'd advise on seeing San Marino too - it's so beautiful that we nearly got married in the palace there (but had to cancel when the paperwork proved impossible). Those of you flying straight into Rimini airport have it so easy, it's ....despicable m Link to comment
Blake H Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Still only £30 (+tax) each way, its not too late folks. Rayanair 14/7/08 outbound to 21/7/08 return, doss on the beach!! BH Link to comment
Trev Thomas Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Cristian I can believe you when you say the place will come to life in the Summer, having visited Rimini mid December one year. I have no concerns or worries, in fact the further from the Pollini (Shoe Shop) the better As for flights, I booked Ryanair Birmingham to Forli, Monday to Monday for around £30 each just a week ago, yes rises to about £55 after baggage charges, etc. but thats Ryanair for you. Do online check in and take a 10k holdall. Seems like the Friday-Monday flights direct in to Rimini are to catch the weekend break/stag do market which they never used to bother with. Birmingham flights are 12.00 Monday lunch and return about 3.00pm, great times if you can get them and to be honest you'd be charged extra for those flight times on a package. Ryanair have very recently started flights direct from Stansted for the first time but again they seem to be a bit pricey. As Kev says, the number 9 bus service along the prom runs all night so no problems getting back to Hotels and as also stated Ricione is well worth a look, or why not try Catolica? Anyway must go, work to do and still suffering from another excellent Bamberg Experience. Pete Link to comment
Stubbsy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Stubbsy's got the airport name right, even though it's not in Bologna [see here]. The airport website is HERE m ps. Thanks regarding the train info trev. There's 5 of us, so we can't share a taxi John So presume the best way to get to Rimini from Forli airport, if intending travelling by train is: - Taxi or bus from airport to Forli railway station - Train from Forli to Rimini Is that correct? If not I'm totally confused Alternatively, is there still a bus service from Forli airport to Rimini ? - We used this before but I was told it didn't run anymore? Link to comment
Trev Thomas Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hi Pete, does the no 9 bus go everywhere ? and at all hours ? or ........................ does it turn into the blue line at 3am. Just kidding. There really is no problem getting home no matter where you stay, as a last resort you can walk or stagger. Strange don't you think that no matter where you are in the world, in any hotel,in any town or city and no matter how intoxicated you are you eventually find your back to your hotel bed. I suppose it's worth a mention that Riccione is a great town for spending lots of euro's in the fantastic shops... there is a Polini shop, not an outlet/sale shop on Viale Vespucci. Link to comment
Guest andrew bin Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think you'll find that forli train station is a 5 minute taxi ride from the airport, me & kev did it in 2003. i think it was 2.00 on the bus and about 5-6 by taxi Link to comment
mischief Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) We have booked an 8 seater as there are 8 of us.. works out £12 each way per person.. but takes all the hassel out of it.. Forli to rimini.. Going on what Mr Bin said "i think it was 2.00 on the bus and about 5-6 by taxi" its not that bad, bit more expensive but straight out the airport A/C and droped off at the hotel bar!!! might be worth a few of you getting to gether.. as just 2 of you is expensive. https://www.shuttledirect.com/ryanair/en/ph...tle_direct2.php Edited July 10, 2008 by mischief Link to comment
Cristian Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi soulful people, Just to let you know briefly the latest news : 'After party' : we have agreed with the Gotha owners in merit a such of 'after niter' , I mean, Gotha can offer the possibility to have breakfast (cappuccino ect.. ) inside the main room after the last spot, 5/5:30 am , also we can continue to play records keeping a low sound volume as well. Bar sessions: the place is larger than old bar venue, so it offer the possibility to do some dancing.. Bus connection: I've just called to Shuttle Bus company... unfortunately it seems no direct connections from Forli to Rimini this year ,so the best way (and cheapy) is take a taxi to Forli railway station and take the first train to Rimini, surely one or two rides per hour during daytime. Here's the link to get timetables : https://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html For further logistic info go to the site www.gambettolasoulcity.net , if anyone has any trouble just pm. See you soon! C. Link to comment
mischief Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Bar sessions: the place is larger than old bar venue, so it offer the possibility to do some dancing.. We had dancing in there last year.. only 4 people but at least I had a full floor Not long now.... Link to comment
Guest peter burke Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi Pete, does the no 9 bus go everywhere ? and at all hours ? or ........................ does it turn into the blue line at 3am. Just kidding. There really is no problem getting home no matter where you stay, as a last resort you can walk or stagger. Strange don't you think that no matter where you are in the world, in any hotel,in any town or city and no matter how intoxicated you are you eventually find your back to your hotel bed. I suppose it's worth a mention that Riccione is a great town for spending lots of euro's in the fantastic shops... there is a Polini shop, not an outlet/sale shop on Viale Vespucci. Hi Trev, actually got it wrong it's the number 11 but runs all hours. Think it was the second year we caught it back to our hotel up the strip at Bellariva about 8am and Karen got talking, sign language I think, to an elderly Brazilian lady who was on her way to her cleaning job at our hotel. They were well at it when we got off the bus at the tranny shoe shop despite neither speaking the other's language. The following year I didn't get home from the Friday niter until 8pm Saturday as K wouldn't pour me in to the taxi with her so I spent the day chillin with Johnny T and Steve Adams. She's still not forgiven Adey Lupton for that one. That was also the year I broke my finger on returning to Michael & Rachels apartment when the garage door took off with me attached to it. Happy days. See you next week. Pete Link to comment
Blake H Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi Trev, actually got it wrong it's the number 11 but runs all hours. Think it was the second year we caught it back to our hotel up the strip at Bellariva about 8am and Karen got talking, sign language I think, to an elderly Brazilian lady who was on her way to her cleaning job at our hotel. They were well at it when we got off the bus at the tranny shoe shop despite neither speaking the other's language. The following year I didn't get home from the Friday niter until 8pm Saturday as K wouldn't pour me in to the taxi with her so I spent the day chillin with Johnny T and Steve Adams. She's still not forgiven Adey Lupton for that one. That was also the year I broke my finger on returning to Michael & Rachels apartment when the garage door took off with me attached to it. Happy days. See you next week. Pete Mr Johnson went out today with his massive block of cheese See you @ the bar in E/Midlands on Monday Blake Link to comment
Maria O Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Think it was the second year we caught it back to our hotel up the strip at Bellariva about 8am and Karen got talking, sign language I think, to an elderly Brazilian lady who was on her way to her cleaning job at our hotel. They were well at it when we got off the bus at the tranny shoe shop despite neither speaking the other's language. That was def 2002 and the first year (during my extended uk visit). I walked behind and they started off in sign language and the woman kept speaking Italian, although Karen didn't understand but gave her the English intepretation back (it was so bizarre that it was fascinating). By the time she said goodbye about 15mins later, Karen had picked up a few Italian words and started testing them out on the Italian grandmothers at our hotel (we were in Moby Dick that time). Two days later and she knew everyone by name, knew about their kids etc and even the owners have remained friends ever since. ...Happy days indeed! Mr Johnson went out today with his massive block of cheese See you @ the bar in E/Midlands on Monday Blake Not jealous really, coz it's due to rain on Monday. However, the rest of the week is predicted to be bathed in sunshine and we should see highs of 30-33C later in the week [ LOOK ]. Don't forget your sunglasses, beach towel, swimmers, sunscreen and your thongs How I miss not having a 'proper' summer since leaving Australia .............Roll on RRRRRrrrrrrrimini! m Edited July 13, 2008 by Maria O Link to comment
Anais nin Carms Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 eeeeeeem memories of Long afternoons great fish and LEMONCHELLOOOOOOOOO ! Have a great one I will definately do next year ! Link to comment
mischief Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 This one is better!!! still rain Friday but not in the evenings :-) https://uk.weather.com/weather/monthly-Rimini-ITXX0148 Link to comment
Blake H Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 That was def 2002 and the first year (during my extended uk visit). I walked behind and they started off in sign language and the woman kept speaking Italian, although Karen didn't understand but gave her the English intepretation back (it was so bizarre that it was fascinating). By the time she said goodbye about 15mins later, Karen had picked up a few Italian words and started testing them out on the Italian grandmothers at our hotel (we were in Moby Dick that time). Two days later and she knew everyone by name, knew about their kids etc and even the owners have remained friends ever since. ...Happy days indeed! Not jealous really, coz it's due to rain on Monday. However, the rest of the week is predicted to be bathed in sunshine and we should see highs of 30-33C later in the week [ LOOK ]. Don't forget your sunglasses, beach towel, swimmers, sunscreen and your thongs How I miss not having a 'proper' summer since leaving Australia .............Roll on RRRRRrrrrrrrimini! m I know how you worry about us poor hopeless Brits Maria so I've posted a webcam so you can keep an eye on us We will go to the camera every hour on the hour and wave to you ..............btw no sign of rain just blue sky and a pleasant cooling breeze. https://www.adria.net/rimini/webcam_rnen.html Have a safe trip Blake Link to comment
Maria O Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I've had loads of photos and feedback from those already there and they say the new venue is FANTASTIC! Whilst the recommended hotel is booked out, there are still others around there which are available and the area near the venue should be no problem because the whole town is a mass of hotels and the Italian high season is next month - it's "buzzing" with life there now. Also just checked the Birmingham to Forli return flight (out Friday and back Monday) and that still looks reasonable. You may be lucky with a direct East Midlands flight then too. A few surprise last minute entries are turning up and requesting lifts to the airport Perfect for a long weekend away. If you've got enough leave saved - take the plunge, email the boss that you're going to give yourself a sunny musical treat this weekend. Go on.... ya know you deserve it m Link to comment
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