Part of the beauty of changing the locations of some of the gatherings we partake in is the hidden treasures that are uncovered, and the inherent pride with which we show off the best of our native land. Who better to show the tourists around than the locals. Seeing places through the eyes of those who call them home adds an invaluable level of flavor to the experience that might otherwise be only superfluous.
It only takes a few moments to make a difference in the way people see our treasures. When we go the extra distance to welcome, to celebrate the guest and to make him-her feel at home, the result might very well surprise everyone, most of all the guests who benefit from the welcome.
Some in our illustrious group have been to these parts before, but for the majority of us, this is our maiden voyage to these shores. The attention to little details is already evident, and the result is that doors are being opened (in both directions). We visitors are immensely appreciative for the gift that is being offered to us ... and there is still enough time for us to be surprised again and again before we must depart.
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Great note on hospitality. I was welcomed into an organizations office yesterday morning here in Chile and the experience has set the tone on our business activity for the week. Professional, friendly, warm and generous were all traits that were evident to me immediately folling our first hour together.
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