"The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends." - Shirley MacLaine, actress

 

It was one of the first thing I read when I passed the main entrance of ExCeL London at 10 am. I did some exhibitions before in Rennes, but this was another dimension. 

 

I planned to see only 2 meetings during the day : 

 

10 :15 – 11 :15 Creative Tourism new market since the 2000’s

14 :00 – 15:15 Tourism and the sustainable development goals  

 

I cannot hide you that I missed the first. But, as we say, we learn from our mistakes and when I think about my day now I have no regrets. 

As I will probably do in my trip around the world, I also planned to visit the North Hall including, Europe, Middle East, Americas & The Caribbean, Africa and also Asia (particulary Taïwan and Indian's stands). 

 

I finally found myself in front of a huge sign "Essential Costa Rica" . This country has always fascinated me, and I immediately met two charming women who explained me what can I find inside. Let me tell you that I didn't expect spending more than 3 hours discussing with Ignacio, Felipe, Dani and Natalia. I have now so many wonders of nature to see with my own eyes !

 

There's no need to plan everything when you see what unpredictable meetings can bring you, nothing beats the unexpected ! 

 

Tomorrow I will be in the Netherlands meanwhile I will sleep as much as I can

 

I wish you all a good night ! 

 

Jules