Please let Jerry and I know by March 7 if you are planning on going to Bulgaria (debkdixon@cs.com). We will begin making final arrangements for hotels, and the tour after that date.
For any one who is considering going on the trip but you don't want to fly alone -- you may want to fly along with Wanda, Desiree and Ileta. Their itinerary follows:
WANDA WOOD, DESIREE LANG, & ILETA RUTHERFORD
Sabre Reservation code: OAMVKN
Sat, Jul 25Flights: LUFTHANSA, LH 0439
From: DALLAS FT WORTH, TX (DFW) Departs: 4:20pm
Sat, Jul 25
To: FRANKFURT, GERMANY (FRA) Arrives: 9:15am
Sun, Jul 26
Departure Terminal: TERMINAL D Duration: 9 hour(s) and 55 minute(s)
Arrival Terminal: TERMINAL 1 Class: Economy
Status: Confirmed
Seat(s): ILETA RUTHERFORD, 24K Seat Status: Confirmed
Seat(s): WANDA WOOD, 24H Seat Status: Confirmed
Notes:
Gate:
Aircraft: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A343 JET Airline Confirmation: 4WADQ5
Meal: Meals Mileage: 5130
Smoking: No Frequent Flyer:
Please verify flight times prior to departureSun, Jul 26Flights: LUFTHANSA, LH 3486
From: FRANKFURT, GERMANY (FRA) Departs: 2:10pm
To: SOFIA VRAZHDEBNA, BULGARIA (SOF) Arrives: 5:25pm
Departure Terminal: TERMINAL 1 Duration: 2 hour(s) and 15 minute(s)
Arrival Terminal: TERMINAL 2 Class: Economy
Seat(s): Check-In Required Status: Confirmed
Notes:
Gate:
Aircraft: BOEING 737-500 JET Airline Confirmation: 4WADQ5
Meal: Snack Mileage: 868
Smoking: No Frequent Flyer:
Please verify flight times prior to departureFri, Aug 7Flights: LUFTHANSA, LH 3489
From: SOFIA VRAZHDEBNA, BULGARIA (SOF) Departs: 6:05am
To: FRANKFURT, GERMANY (FRA) Arrives: 7:30am
Departure Terminal: TERMINAL 2 Duration: 2 hour(s) and 25 minute(s)
Arrival Terminal: TERMINAL 1 Class: Economy
Seat(s): Check-In Required Status: Confirmed
Notes:
Gate:
Aircraft: BOEING 737-500 JET Airline Confirmation: 4WADQ5
Meal: Snack Mileage: 868
Smoking: No Frequent Flyer:
Please verify flight times prior to departure
Flights: LUFTHANSA, LH 0438
From: FRANKFURT, GERMANY (FRA) Departs: 10:40am
To: DALLAS FT WORTH, TX (DFW) Arrives: 2:30pm
Departure Terminal: TERMINAL 1 Duration: 10 hour(s) and 50 minute(s)
Arrival Terminal: TERMINAL D Class: Economy
Status: Confirmed
Seat(s): WANDA WOOD, 21H Seat Status: Confirmed
Seat(s): ILETA RUTHERFORD, 21K Seat Status: Confirmed
Notes:
Gate:
Aircraft: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A343 JET Airline Confirmation: 4WADQ5
Meal: Meals Mileage: 5130
Smoking: No Frequent Flyer:
Please verify flight times prior to departureSat, Jan 16Other:
City: DETROIT METRO, MI (DTW)
Status: Confirmed
Information: ACCOUNTING
Notes:
PRICE 1316 USD TTL PER ADULT
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
February 26 Update -- Still Time to Sign Up
Hello Everyone -
Sorry about the temporary suspension in communications about the Bulgaria trip (it got a little hectic around here the last few weeks. But we are caught up again for a while.)
So, here is what we know so far:
Last fall, 32 persons expressed an interest in going. As of last week, the following have plane reservations:
Gary & Sue Dixon
Wanda Wood
Ileta Rutherford
Jerry, Debbie, Lauren & Evan Dixon
Harold, Kathy , Jessica and Travis Dixon
Dawn (Hart) Christensen
Debbie (Hart) Blair
Keena Sandlin
Jana (Belcheff) Adams
Three more persons have recently said they are interested and plan to make reservations -- but we haven't heard the details yet:
Carl Comba
Kim and Jim Dixon
And a few others have said that they may try to go at the last minute.
What you need to know is that it is not too late to still plan on going! We have spoken with our friend, Vania, who will make the hotel reservations. She has confirmed the dates with a bus company and they are allowing her to wait until March 7 before finalizing the exact plans. (The cost for the bus + driver will run around $2000 for the week. So the cost per person would be proportionately less, as more people decide to go -- (that's supposed to be incentive for more to sign up!)) Also, FYI -- Wanda and Ileta were able to make reservations through BTC 2000 travel agency (212) 252-9277 from Dallas, round trip, for $1316.00.
Debbie Blair noticed that one govt. website recommended a Hepatitis A and B shot. You may want to check on your medical records and ask your doctor if you personally need these shots.
Most exciting is that Jerry received a response from the young cousin who lives in Sofia. Paulie is a senior in highschool and speaks very good English. She said that she spoke with the family in Popovo and they are all amazed about the trip and look forward, very much, to meeting everyone. She did mention that one of the family members - Rusin - whom we meet in 2006, has since passed away. We were so sad to hear of this news. He was a very kind man. Paulie also mentioned that unemployment is extremely high in Popovo and that many in the family do not have jobs. So when Vania sets up the arrangements, she will reserve a hotel in which we can host the meals and gathering at the hotel and not put any undue pressure or expense on the Bulgarian families. But, of course, we will still go their home so that we can all see where Grandpa Belcheff was born and raised.
************ So if any of you were uncertain, but really want to go -- now is the time to make your final plans. It's going to be a great trip. We need to know no later than March 7, and then Vania will begin making final arrangements.
Please call or email if you have any questions at all.
Chow,
Jerry and Debbie (505) 345-7008
Sorry about the temporary suspension in communications about the Bulgaria trip (it got a little hectic around here the last few weeks. But we are caught up again for a while.)
So, here is what we know so far:
Last fall, 32 persons expressed an interest in going. As of last week, the following have plane reservations:
Gary & Sue Dixon
Wanda Wood
Ileta Rutherford
Jerry, Debbie, Lauren & Evan Dixon
Harold, Kathy , Jessica and Travis Dixon
Dawn (Hart) Christensen
Debbie (Hart) Blair
Keena Sandlin
Jana (Belcheff) Adams
Three more persons have recently said they are interested and plan to make reservations -- but we haven't heard the details yet:
Carl Comba
Kim and Jim Dixon
And a few others have said that they may try to go at the last minute.
What you need to know is that it is not too late to still plan on going! We have spoken with our friend, Vania, who will make the hotel reservations. She has confirmed the dates with a bus company and they are allowing her to wait until March 7 before finalizing the exact plans. (The cost for the bus + driver will run around $2000 for the week. So the cost per person would be proportionately less, as more people decide to go -- (that's supposed to be incentive for more to sign up!)) Also, FYI -- Wanda and Ileta were able to make reservations through BTC 2000 travel agency (212) 252-9277 from Dallas, round trip, for $1316.00.
Debbie Blair noticed that one govt. website recommended a Hepatitis A and B shot. You may want to check on your medical records and ask your doctor if you personally need these shots.
Most exciting is that Jerry received a response from the young cousin who lives in Sofia. Paulie is a senior in highschool and speaks very good English. She said that she spoke with the family in Popovo and they are all amazed about the trip and look forward, very much, to meeting everyone. She did mention that one of the family members - Rusin - whom we meet in 2006, has since passed away. We were so sad to hear of this news. He was a very kind man. Paulie also mentioned that unemployment is extremely high in Popovo and that many in the family do not have jobs. So when Vania sets up the arrangements, she will reserve a hotel in which we can host the meals and gathering at the hotel and not put any undue pressure or expense on the Bulgarian families. But, of course, we will still go their home so that we can all see where Grandpa Belcheff was born and raised.
************ So if any of you were uncertain, but really want to go -- now is the time to make your final plans. It's going to be a great trip. We need to know no later than March 7, and then Vania will begin making final arrangements.
Please call or email if you have any questions at all.
Chow,
Jerry and Debbie (505) 345-7008
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
MORE INFORMATION FOR PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Hello All You Belcheff's In "Blogspot-Land" !
We're getting concerned that we haven't heard from many of you. We hope it's because you are beginners at blogging - and if so, we're in the same boat. This is our first try at it too. So here are a few more instructions:
* Go to the Bottom of this article where it is labeled "Let's Talk" and click on "Comments". (It may take a while to upload.) Once it does, you should be able to see comments from others if they beat you, and below that will be a blank space for you to enter your comment. When you add your comment, let us know:
1. If you were planning on coming but something changed and you know you can't come now (but we hope no one has to respond this way), or
2. If you are still planning on coming, but haven't made plane reservations, please let us know and say if you need help or if you want to try and connect with others so you don't have to fly alone, or
3. If you have reservations, list the important details (departure and return dates and what cities you may be flying through on the way). Then, whomever may be looking to fly with someone else, they can find your comment and contact you -- or communicate through this blog site. Include your name and email address at the end of the comment.
Also, if you sign up as a "Follower", then you will automatically receive notice of any blog site updates (and it's all free).
For those of you just beginning to look into whether you are going, here is a recap:
1. You need plane reservations that get you there sometime on July 27th, Monday, for tours of Sofia (or absolutely no later than early in the morning of July 29th, Wednesday, when we load the bus to tour the countryside). See the article labeled "Details for Travel Dates" for more details . We contacted BTC 2000 - a travel agent in NYC (ph. (212) 252-9277) that specializes in US/Bulgarian travel. It was $1600 round trip from Albuquerque to Sofia. (And, they can make reservations for a stop somewhere else on the way there or on the way back. It may just cost a little more. It only cost us an extra $100 per person to fly to Rome on our way home).
Also, Harold found a good discount travel website called "Kayak.com", if you want to compare costs/schedules, etc.
2. Once in Bulgaria, we estimate about $125 per day for hotel, food and transportation expenses. So for ten days plus air fare, we think it should cost between $3,000 and $3500, total.
So far, we know of 11 persons going for sure: Gary and Susan Dixon; Harold, Kathy, Jessica, and Travis Dixon; Dawn (Hart) Christensen; and Jerry, Debbie and Lauren, and Evan Dixon. Yo, Dixon's --- Can you all please add your schedule in the comments? (Ours is attached to our profile.)
Okay. If you still have questions, then please put them in a comment (as discussed above) because someone else may have the same question. Or if you prefer -- email Debbie, debkdixon@cs.com or Jerry, jdixon@dsblaw.com.
So we'll be looking forward to hearing some "Shout outs". Our friend whom is arranging the trip for us needs to have a head count no later than February 15.
Once we begin seeing some activity on this blog site we can start posting some interesting pics and will list a few Bulgarian words to practice before we go!
Debbie and Jerry.
We're getting concerned that we haven't heard from many of you. We hope it's because you are beginners at blogging - and if so, we're in the same boat. This is our first try at it too. So here are a few more instructions:
* Go to the Bottom of this article where it is labeled "Let's Talk" and click on "Comments". (It may take a while to upload.) Once it does, you should be able to see comments from others if they beat you, and below that will be a blank space for you to enter your comment. When you add your comment, let us know:
1. If you were planning on coming but something changed and you know you can't come now (but we hope no one has to respond this way), or
2. If you are still planning on coming, but haven't made plane reservations, please let us know and say if you need help or if you want to try and connect with others so you don't have to fly alone, or
3. If you have reservations, list the important details (departure and return dates and what cities you may be flying through on the way). Then, whomever may be looking to fly with someone else, they can find your comment and contact you -- or communicate through this blog site. Include your name and email address at the end of the comment.
Also, if you sign up as a "Follower", then you will automatically receive notice of any blog site updates (and it's all free).
For those of you just beginning to look into whether you are going, here is a recap:
1. You need plane reservations that get you there sometime on July 27th, Monday, for tours of Sofia (or absolutely no later than early in the morning of July 29th, Wednesday, when we load the bus to tour the countryside). See the article labeled "Details for Travel Dates" for more details . We contacted BTC 2000 - a travel agent in NYC (ph. (212) 252-9277) that specializes in US/Bulgarian travel. It was $1600 round trip from Albuquerque to Sofia. (And, they can make reservations for a stop somewhere else on the way there or on the way back. It may just cost a little more. It only cost us an extra $100 per person to fly to Rome on our way home).
Also, Harold found a good discount travel website called "Kayak.com", if you want to compare costs/schedules, etc.
2. Once in Bulgaria, we estimate about $125 per day for hotel, food and transportation expenses. So for ten days plus air fare, we think it should cost between $3,000 and $3500, total.
So far, we know of 11 persons going for sure: Gary and Susan Dixon; Harold, Kathy, Jessica, and Travis Dixon; Dawn (Hart) Christensen; and Jerry, Debbie and Lauren, and Evan Dixon. Yo, Dixon's --- Can you all please add your schedule in the comments? (Ours is attached to our profile.)
Okay. If you still have questions, then please put them in a comment (as discussed above) because someone else may have the same question. Or if you prefer -- email Debbie, debkdixon@cs.com or Jerry, jdixon@dsblaw.com.
So we'll be looking forward to hearing some "Shout outs". Our friend whom is arranging the trip for us needs to have a head count no later than February 15.
Once we begin seeing some activity on this blog site we can start posting some interesting pics and will list a few Bulgarian words to practice before we go!
Debbie and Jerry.
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