% This is the second circular of the % SUMMER WORKSHOP ON ALGEBRAIC GEOMETRY AND PHYSICS % which will take place in Medina del Campo, Spain, on 16-20 % SEPTEMBER 1997. It is a printable plain TeX file. \magnification=1095\vsize=24truecm\hsize=16truecm \parskip=2pt \parindent=0pt \nopagenumbers \font\bigbf=cmbx12\font\vbigbf=cmbx10 at 14.40pt \font\smallbf=cmbx8\font\smallrm=cmr8 \centerline{\bigbf Summer Workshop on}\smallskip \centerline{\bigbf Algebraic Geometry and Physics} \medskip \centerline{\bf Castillo de la Mota, Medina del Campo, Spain}\smallskip \centerline{\bf September 16--20, 1997} \bigskip \centerline{\vbigbf 2$^{\hbox{\bigbf nd}}$ circular} \bigskip Here is some updated information about the Summer Workshop on Algebraic Geometry and Physics. \smallskip {\bf Arrival.} The Workshop will start at 12:00 noon of September 16 with the registration and wine party. However if you prefer so you are welcome to arrive at Medina del Campo on the 15th; a dinner for the participants will be available on the evening of September 15th. A detailed preliminary programmme will be sent separately. \smallskip {\bf Accommodation.} The workshop will take place at ``Castillo de la Mota", a historic castle in the small town of Medina del Campo (Valladolid), some 150 km from Madrid. All meals will be served at Castillo de la Mota. Participants will be either accommodated in Castillo de la Mota or at Hotel ``La Mota'', situated in the village at a 10 minute walking distance. Accomodation will cost 4,500--5,000 pts per day (1 US\$ = about 145 pts) for single room accommodation, and 3,600--4,000 pts per day for double room accommodation. Meals for the whole duration of the workshop will cost 16,000 pts. There will be a registration fee of 10,000 pts. You should indicate in the enclosed reservation form your arrival and departure dates. Please send the form to the e-mail address \centerline{\bf wagp97@klein.usal.es} as soon as possible, and not after May 31st. \smallskip {\bf Travel.} Medina del Campo is about 150 km from Madrid and 50 from Valladolid and can be easily reached from both cities both by train and bus. Valladolid airport (Villanubla) is mainly served by domestic flights. Only an international connection with Paris is on schedule. Therefore flying to Madrid may be more convenient. {\sl Traveling through Madrid:} All flights land at Barajas International Airport, which has separate national and international terminals. Travel to Medina del Campo can be continued by train or bus. {\bf Trains} leave from Chamartin Railroad Station. Exit from the Airport terminal and follow one of these possibilities: {\moveright 1truecm\vbox{\hsize=15truecm 1) By Taxi. Taxis from the airport to Chamartin railroad station cost around 2000 pts (US\$14.00). There is usually no problem in getting a taxi at the indicated posts. We advise you not to accept offers from taxi drivers inside the airport building. 2) By Bus and Underground. Buses travel between the Airport and Plaza de Col\'on in downtown Madrid every 10-15 minutes, from 5am until 1:30am. The trip takes about 3/4 of an hour when traffic is not too congested; during rush hours one should allow for more than an hour. A one-way ticket costs 360 pts (US\$2.50). The two underground stations closest to the airport bus terminal are Col\'on and Serrano. Chamartin station has also an underground station.} The train trip Madrid-Medina takes about 2 hours and a half depending on the type of train. Up-to-date information about timetables and prices can be found on the {\tt http://www.renfe.es} web page. {\bf Buses} leave from ``Auto-Res'' Bus Station. Exit from the Airport terminal and follow one of these possibilities: {\moveright 1truecm\vbox{\hsize=15truecm 1) By Taxi. Taxis from the airport to ``Auto-Res'' Bus Station cost around 2000 pts (US\$14.00). 2) By Bus and Underground. You should reach Plaza de Col\'on and board the underground at Serrano or Col\'on station as previously indicated. The nearest underground stop to ``Auto-Res'' Bus Station is Conde de Casal.} The bus trip Madrid-Medina takes about 1,45 hours. A one-way ticket costs around 1300 pts (US\$9.00). {\sl Traveling through Valladolid:\/} All flights arrive at Villanubla Airport. Travel to Medina del Campo can be continued by train or bus. {\bf By Train.} Get a taxi at the airport terminal and go to Valladolid railroad station. The train trip Valladolid-Madina takes about 20/30 minutes. Up-to-date information about timetables and prices can be found on the {\tt http://www.renfe.es} web page. {\bf By Bus.} Get a taxi at the airport terminal and go to Valladolid bus station. The trip Valladolid-Madina takes about 1 hour. A one-way ticket costs around 400 pts (US\$2.80). \smallskip Extensive information about the Workshop, travel to Medina del Campo, touristic information about the town, and more, is available on the web page\smallskip\centerline{\bf http://klein.usal.es/welcome.html} \bigskip We look forward to meeting you in Medina del Campo! \smallskip\rightline{Daniel Hernandez Ruiperez, Ugo Bruzzo \hskip2cm} \bigskip\centerline{\hbox to 10truecm{\hrulefill}}\bigskip {\baselineskip=10pt {\smallbf International Advisory Committee:} {\smallrm E. Arbarello (Rome), P. Candelas (Austin), R. Dijkgraaf (Amsterdam), Yu. Manin (MPI Bonn and Steklov), C. Vafa (Harvard)} {\smallbf Scientific Committee:} {\smallrm D. Hern\'andez Ruip\'erez, J. Mateos Guilarte, J. Mu\~noz Porras (Salamanca), U. Bruzzo, B. Dubrovin, C. Reina (SISSA), M.S. Narasimhan (ICTP Trieste).} {\smallrm E-Mail address: wagp97@klein.usal.es\hfill Fax: +34 23 294583 \hfill Phone: +34 23 294459 Postal address: D. Hern\'andez Ruip\'erez, Organizaci\'on de WAGP97, Departamento de Matematica Pura y Aplicada, Universidad de Salamanca, Plaza de la Merced 1-4, 37008 Salamanca, Spain. }} \vfill\eject \magnification=1095\vsize=24truecm\hsize=16truecm \baselineskip=30pt\parindent=0pt\nopagenumbers \centerline{\bigbf Summer Workshop on}\smallskip \centerline{\bigbf Algebraic Geometry and Physics} \medskip \centerline{\bf Castillo de la Mota, Medina del Campo, Spain}\smallskip \centerline{\bf September 16--20, 1997} \bigskip \centerline{\bf RESERVATION FORM} \bigskip NAME: ARRIVAL DATE: DEPARTURE DATE: NUMBER OF ACCOMPANYING PERSONS: For those not supported by the organization: RESERVE ... SINGLE/DOUBLE ROOMS (please delete as necessary and insert the number of rooms) \bye