From Tasso.Tzioumis@atnf.csiro.au Fri May 24 10:08:52 2002 GPS/CSS workshop: final communique ---------------------------------- A few final notes before the workshop next week. I'm already in Greece. The village looks spectacularly green at the moment. I am still (obviously) contactable by email. If you need to get in touch in person, especially on arrival by contacts are: Home: +30 710 581 811 or within Greece 0710 581 811 Mobile: +61 409 447 902 or 0061 409 447 902 from Greece (but it costs $1/min! as it is roaming from Australia) The web pages have recently been updated. Additions include: - photos of the village - map of Tripolis and also a new link to more information on Tripolis - a draft detailed program of the workshop presentations. Below is some additional information that has been asked be some people already. Electric power -------------- Greece is on a standard European 240V, 50Hz grid. Plugs are again European 2-pin plugs. Posters ------- No standard size has been specified and we should be able to accommodate most formats. I've been recommending poster sizes of up to 1200x600 mm^2 but again we are willing to be flexible. Clothes ------- The weather is good BUT it does get noticeably chilly at nights. Please come prepared for some chilly evenings e.g. the conference dinner in the village. We are also organising a walk in the forest near the village for Thursday afternoon, so please bring some sturdy shoes if you want to participate. Meeting point ------------- The main meeting point is the hotel Arcadia. The buses will depart from there in the morning, as it is difficult to get a big bus to the other hotels. So, those not staying at the Arcadia will have to walk there but it is not more than 10min walk from anywhere. Taxis from Athens ----------------- The tariff from Athens airport to Tripolis is E0.44/km (double) and the distance is just below 200km. With tolls and other fixed charges the fare should be around E100 and no more than E110. I will be advising people via email in the next day or so of taxi arrangements when there are groups arriving at about the same time. Return to Athens ---------------- We will be organising return transport to Athens as needed while we are all here. Just let the LOC know your requirements at registration. Please get in touch if more information is needed. See you all at the reception on Tuesday evening at the Arcadia hotel.