Bahrain Day #2

13/02/2006


End of a tiring day, no not quite the end J, got to be leaving for a dinner with a potential client in 15 minutes. The first day at the exhibition was interesting but tiring. It was great we had completed setting up the stall yesterday so, didn’t have to bend and stretch and hammer in a jacket.

Hmmm, Bahrain is a nice little place. Everything seems very well structured. The rulers realized quite early that Oil wouldn’t last a long time, and that diversification was essential to survival. It is already a hub for financial activities in the region, trying to act as a bridge between London and New York. Boss seems keen to establish an office in Bahrain, if we can get some business in the region. Was just thinking of what it would be like, if I were asked to take charge here? But soon realized that it did not have much to offer apart from the clean, structured environment. As in, yes there is a night life of sorts, but don’t know, I wouldn’t last long in this place. The most important thing for me is to be in touch with friends; to occasionally take time out and go out with them.

Then was thinking of the opportunity of goin to a new place, all alone. That’s when you get a chance not only to really experience the place but also to make new friends. It also gives you time for reflection and to get to know yourself better.