Location: Bern, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan; Istanbul, Turkey
Whoever thought that a teddy bear’s life is about as
exciting as watching paint dry, thought wrong. Specifically, if you read
through the next few lines.
Over the past two months I was barely at home and
pretty much got used to making me comfortable in different types of travelling
bags. In addition to learning how to sleep in suitcases during long flight
hours, I learned how to say “thank you very much” in Japanese and Turkish, and
I managed to overcome my weaker self by taking part in the annual fun run in
Switzerland, the Grand Prix of Bern
In keeping with the motto “business before pleasure”,
the first stage of my partial round-the-world-trip required me run 10 miles
across bridges, through forests and the historic city of Bern.
Even though it was anything but easy, I just kept running. The atmosphere was
full of joy and ambition which helped me keep until I crossed the finishing
line. It felt amazing being part of this event and I can only recommend it to
anyone looking for a personal challenge. This event is also perfectly summed up here.
The second stage of my journey involved me getting on
a plane to Tokyo.
There I spend my time at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition venue and supported a
company’s exhibition team by trying to catch the attention of exhibitors. In
most cases this worked well. Once I was even snatched by the event’s mascot
which was very keen on getting a picture with me. Unfortunately, during my stay
in Japan
I didn’t really have the chance to get to know the city and to learn about its
sights and interesting places. After about a week, I had to get back into the
suitcase and make my way home.
Thankfully, in the third and final stage of my journey I had a little more time to explore my new “home for a week” a bit further. Istanbul, Turkey is a very beautiful city and surprisingly clean, at least in the areas I had the chance to glimpse at. Even though I only had one day for sightseeing as I was busy with another environmental show for the rest of the week, I managed to look at the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), walked through the big bazaar and got the tram and the second oldest underground tram in the world to the other part of the town where Gezi Park and Taksim Square are located. However, one day or even a period one week is by far not enough time to explore Istanbul. Well, maybe I’ll take part at another trade show in Istanbul next year.
Thank you!
Teşekkür ederim!
Arigatō gozaimasu!
Yours August
