OX: UK tour thoughts; Suez update; and more tariffs
And here’s the current narrative
Back in sunny Switzerland, after a great week in Ireland.
Takeaways
Apart from the scenic beauty of the country, three other key lessons stand out from this trip.
Firstly, real life interactions are and remain key. The Irish pub culture is an amazing example of that, where generations come together and phones are only seen in the hands of tourists.
Secondly, I truly enjoyed a great service attitude in most places thanks to genuinely friendly people who can swing everyone’s mood.
Thirdly, complexity remains a ...
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