AMSTERDAM IETF SOCIAL EVENT "Training through The Netherlands" 12 juli 1993 Summary -------- This is to announce the Amsterdam IETF Social event. IETF participants, their partners and their children are welcome. Note that participation is limited to 150 people, so register fast for this social and do it to the correct mailaddress: <train@rare.nl> any mail on this subject to any other mailbox will be ignored! Registrations should state Name, amount of people and if (any) vegetarian(s). Introduction ------------ There are three forms of transport that are characteristic for The Netherlands: - Boats; We have a long history as a sailing nation. - Bicycles; lots and lots of them. - Trains. One of the best countrywide infrastructures in the world, and it can barely cope. Of these the first is already often used for IETF social events, and is as such not very original. The second does not fit well with food, drinks and groupconversation, so we decided on the third. The Event --------- On monday night 12 July 1993, at 17:55 (that's 5:55 pm local time) a train especially reserved for this event will depart from RAI station for a trip around The Netherlands. Those who will be aboard will have a chance to see most of The Netherlands due to the fact that The Netherlands is relatively small, and the fact that in July, the sun does not disappear until 23:00 (11:00 pm). The train will take the following route (static routing) through The Netherlands: Amsterdam RAI-Weesp along the outskirts of Amsterdam, with some views of the IJsselmeer Weesp-Amersfoort along the beautifull village of Naarden (famous for it's old fort), the Gooise nature reserve and through the Gooise forrest. Amersfoort-Apeldoorn On to the Veluwe, forrests, moors and sanddunes Apeldoorn-Deventer Crossing the IJssel, one of the famous rivers Deventer-Arnhem Along the IJssel valley, typical Dutch picturesque views Arnhem-'s-Hertogenbosch Farmers country and so flat! 's-Hertogenbosch-Breda Southern villages Breda-Rotterdam The biggest port in the World. Some of it's most impressive architecture right alongside the tracks. Rotterdam-The Hague Seat of the Dutch Government, passes through Delft perhaps the most beautifull city in The Netherlands The Hague-Schiphol along the Tulip fields, alas they blossom in May Schiphol- Amsterdam RAI arrival at around 23:00 (11:00 pm). Food and Drinks --------------- Unfortunately, due to the holiday season we do not have the availabillity over enough Dining cars to serve warm food at tables. Therefore assorted food will be served on special plates. The view will certainly make up for the possible loss of quality in the food, and otherwise the drinks will. To make sure that drinking arrangements are optimal two Bar coaches will be available. Costs ----- This is a Dutch treat :-) Participation costs are 65 Dutch guilders per person (that is $ 35 at the current rate). This includes the traintrip, the food AND all the drinks. The 65 guilders are to be payed in cash (only!) at the Sunday Night IETF reception on the 11th of July, or the next morning before noon. After 12 July noon people on the Waiting list will be allowed to fill in the remaining places. Payment can be made at a special desk right beside the IETF registration Desk. Registration for the Social event --------------------------------- There are only 150 places available for IETF participants and their partners. The first 150 requests to arrive at the mailbox <train@rare.nl> will be awarded. All subsequent requests will be put on a waiting list. To register send mail to <train@rare.nl> stating your name, the amount of people (max 4) and whether any vegetarian food is required. Registration does mean a commitment to pay the 65 guilders per person! Once the limit of 150 participants is reached a list of people registered for the social event will be send out to ietf-announce. Sponsors -------- Of course a train rental is much more expensive than 65 guilders per person. The following sponsors have contributed to make it possible anyhow: SURFnet bv RARE ------ Erik Huizer SURFnet bv