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=== On the Road to Sines here we come ! ===We have a location: Are you on the way to Sines? Then you probably already know where to go! It will be held in [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/SinesIf you're not,_Portugal[Sines]]get on the highway, 160 kilometers South of Lisbon, on stick up your thumb and let the 6th of August 2010road bring you where need to be this Friday. If you're late, lasting not to worry. You can take your time as we will stay there for three the weekend and some daysextra.

This year we have 's hitchgathering destination is a great free camping place in the town-center of Sines, 160km South of Lisboa, in the Parque das Merendas with shade, free toilets, showers, water-supply and a beach only 10 minutes away! Check the[http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=37.9560577869415&lon=-8.8763952255249&zoom=16[exact locations]]. It is the spot with all the green, and the with a beach is further North from that point.

=== A selfSelf-organized gatheringOrganized Gathering===

The first hitchhikers to arrive can write a 6810 6-8-10 sign on a cardboard and gather within the camping spot. People These people can start getting to know each other and brainstorm on workshops, games , and activities you they want to be happening during the next 2-3 days of the festival.

The gathering is based on self-organization: even if there have been people contributing more actively than others, do not expect them to have all the answers and to know what it will happen next. There is no fixed programme , and you can contribute with your own proposals. Some of the ideas so far include a workshop on intuitive traveling, a scavanger hunt, massage therapy, the screening of the documentary on the first version of the gathering 888, community building games , etc.

=== Pre-gatherings: organise them!===Pre-gatherings are taking place in different locations. You can find latest information at the website, where you can announce new ones also. The last Pre-gathering confirmed: '''Donostia-San Sebastián''', August 3rd, 1800h at Zurriola Beach. We are going to sleep on the beach or in the wilderness to the East side of it! Contact-person Diego, you can text him at +393396667272.

Last Pre-gathering confirmed: '''Donostia-San Sebastián'''If we get confirmation for other places in Portugal, August 3rd, 1800h at Zurriola Beachwe will share them on the site. We are going You can also add links to sleep on the beach or in the wilderness your contacts there. If they can be shared (for example a link to the East side of it!helpful cs-hosts).

=== Things to think of when hitching in the heat General Advice ===Choosing Portugal for our was chosen as the main destination is because it's quite a challengechallenging. It can get pretty gets very hot in Spain and Portugal. What are the things you need to think of?* Always bring enough water bottles with you. In hot temperatures , you need at least 2 to 4 liters a day. * Avoid Hitchhiking hitchhiking in the middle of the day. Try trucks, for example, for long distance traveling during the day.* Take enough breaks! * Do not stand hitchhiking in the sun. Do not stand hitchhiking in the sun. A sunstroke is easy to get!* Take an a hat, scarf or umbrella/parasol since shadow is often hard to find. Cover your skin. * Take enough food for the day, as food at gas stations in Spain is very expensive.* Try to speak the local language. Some useful phrasebooks here: ** http://hitchwiki.org/en/Template:Phrasebook/Spanish ** http://hitchwiki.org/en/Template:Phrasebook/Portuguese* Give 6.8.10 flyers!