Travelling experiences

I always thought that it would be good to put thoughts to paper erm screen on my travels around the world whilst doing my job.
It has been very busy recently with the launch of a new product in the UK and then in the US.
A number of weeks ago, I travelled with a number of colleagues to Birmingham in order to be ready for the first of four product launches in the UK.  After Birmingham, Bristol, London and then this week, Edinburgh.
The events were interesting and I learnt a lot about launching a new product in the assistive technology industry, however what I was surprised at was how well everyone got on travelling in a van between all these different venues.  I work with some great people and this had become apparent more so whilst being with each other for many hours.
The following week, the team went to Orlando for a conference called ATIA 2012.  This is just possibly the biggest assistive technology industry conference in the US and a great opportunity to launch our new product.
I was thrilled at the interest that we received and at the level of commitment of the team in achieving this.
A highlight of the week for me was going on an airboat tour locally trying to spot alligators in Kissimee, FL.
Orlando is a very built up place and after a week of being in a hotel inside, for me, I need space and I need to get out there and see something that is unusual.
We certainly did this with the airboat tour and it struck me how rich Florida is from a wildlife perspective.  It is a shame then that lots of this wildlife has to take second place whilst people enjoy theme parks and hotels.  It is a strange place, but I certainly want to take my family over to see more wildlife!  An ambition of mine is to swim with Manatees, those weird 'sea cows' local to Florida (and I think Mexico).  One day it will happen.