Al Tally wrote: Well, it's a free shuttle, so no need to buy anything. I assume you just have to find the vehicle and say "I'm going to Wikimania" or something along those lines. Or maybe just show your passport. But the exact location of the shuttle is something I'd like to know as well. Also, will we be able to catch the next shuttle, should we miss one we "reserved" (because of unforeseen reasons, such as plane delays and customs/visa arrangements)? IIUC, the shuttle will drive to the College, so no need to catch any other ride. That's what I'd like to know as well. > > >I asked some of the organizers about what should we do, and they said it'll be ok to arrive at the college and just say that you're with wikimania

That could be determined at the conference. I found the address by googling (from my cell phone, while at the embassy): 21526 Alexandria, Egypt. Also, take a look at this: http://wikimapia.org/10225/ Two years back, it was the first time that I traveled alone (and it was abroad). It was to Wikimania 2006, Boston. Effeietsanders and me agreed to wait for each other at the airport and go to Cambridge together. Of course, the USA can't compare to Egypt (in terms of language, culture etc), but I'm just saying that you can always try to find someone that shares the same/similar plans with you. In the end, everything usually works out fine :) Or you can bring your cell phones, PDAs, laptops, blackberries and whatnots and scream for help should you need any :) Cheers, Filip _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l

Hello all, On 2008-07-11, Al Tally &lt;majorly.wiki(a)googlemail.com&gt; wrote: it There will be a bus waiting in front of Terminal 1 Hall 1 in Cairo Airport. and the bus will be waiting for extra 30 minutes. The bus will be identified by Wikimania sign and a volunteer will be on board with list of people that have signed up for this one. You will have to identify yourself by your passport name and confirmation number for more security, this has not been circulated over the website anywhere. directons you will be at the BA premises, so it will not take 10 minutes to get your destination. as mentioned before, a volunteer will be on board whom you can ask about how to get there. with In dorms, there will be volunteers to guide you through the accommodation process. while in hotels, you'll find your room reserved with your name. You have to have your passport ready in both. and if you didn't send your passport number, please do at your earliest. from BA premises. more information will be on site, currently only 2 departure shuttles are planned per information we got on the website. not you can find a map on the website in relation to BA at <http://wikimania2008.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Hotels-Alex.jpg> (on the front page of accommodation) what do you mean with address, best choice would be directions not address. this because it. have a nice trip for the first trip in Egypt! -- - Arabic Wikipedia: http://ar.wikipedia.org/ "Share your knowledge" _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l