Traveling between Strasbourg and Amsterdam for some post-congress
down time was a decision made by budget considerations. It is
ridiculously expensive to fly within Europe.
To reward myself for being frugal with the company buck,
however, I shelled out the extra $11 for first class. What a great
move.
The seven-hour trip between the two canal cities was a
mini-vacation. Some light reading in a comfortable, roomy seat; a
leisurely dinner served in decent china on starched white cloths; a
short nap and I arrived at Central Station in Amsterdam.
I only hope the new Acela is this good.