Sunday, May 11, 2008

First $$$$ Estimate

Dear friends,

It has been almost a month since I sent the invitation and we have a pretty much confirmed group.

- Richard Tow & Phylis campbell
- Vickie Mortensen & Friend
- Ken Babcock & Kathleen O'Leary
- Robert & Judy Phelan
- Don & Gail Sharp
- Don & Mary Lee Stephenson
- Cindy & Shane Newland
- Carlos & Sue Quesada

I have not heard anything from the Costa Ricans, has anybody kept in touch with Celiece?

The schedule is set for April 29th to May 9th.

I have my first $$$$ estimate in euros of 600 euros per person. The way the dollar and the euro are playing who knows what exchange rate we will have next year, so I am doing all my estimations in euros. This is an estimate, very much shotting hight, about 30% higher than I think it will be, but I want to confirm my numbers with my father this summer when I am there. I know the prices have skyrockted in Spain in the last couple of years, so better be safe than sorry. The 600 euros include only the following:

- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for all 9 days
- Accommodations for all 9 days (including Berdejo and the 3 day trip)
- Entrance to museums and castles

The rental car, and gas will be between the people you are driving with. I think it will be too complicated for me to take care of paying for gas for 4 cars. For now, this is the cars arrangements I have:

Car1 Carlos Sue Cindy Shane
Car2 Bob Judy Don Gail
Car3 Ken Kathy Vickie Vickie's friend
Car4 Don Mary Lee Richard Phylis

This is not set in stone of course, so if you would like to change it please let me know.