Hello Professor, I am writing to you with some interesting information. I am participating in training for volunteers, and today our lecturer was Mr. Branimir Blajić, who gave a presentation on leadership and MBTI traits, which was very similar to yours that you presented to us last year on the course. I just want to express my gratitude for what you taught me, as I had the opportunity to ask Mr. Blajić questions about hotel management with some prior knowledge. And one can see that he was your mentee from his teaching style – it wasn't boring at all, but dynamic and engaging, just like yours. 😀

Dear Yelena, I didn't want to let the week end without getting in touch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this special invitation and for the opportunity to take part in this B2B Camino meeting. I returned truly delighted. The organisation was impeccable, and the opportunity to experience everything first-hand exceeded all my expectations. Every place we visited has something unique, and you showed me so many beautiful things that I would really love to include them, in one way or another, in the experience we will design together. I was left with the feeling that everything has a special value and deserves to be shared. But above all, what moved me the most was the energy of the people. The community you have created and that sense of connection amongst you all is something that you can really feel – and I loved that. I also want to tell you that your way of working – so warm, professional and attentive to every detail – made a huge difference. You are truly special in what you do, and it shows at every turn. I felt genuinely welcome and supported throughout my stay. I've returned home feeling very inspired and excited about the opportunity to design this Camino and share it with our pilgrims. I believe there is something truly special here, and I look forward to making it a reality. I've wanted to write to you sooner, but these past few days have been very intense. However, I didn't want any more time to pass without telling you. Thank you once again for everything. Kind regards

I am still on my way home, in Châtellerault, between Tours and Poitiers, on the “Via Turonensis” route. I want to thank you, Jelena, for the perfect organisation, interesting topics, and for discovering the Međimurje region, which was unknown to us until now. I particularly liked the kindness and sincerity of all the people, and I felt the true Camino spirit... We belong to that special community. I will be a witness and ambassador for the Croatian Camino Association, and if you are interested in any of the numerous French Camino routes, I am at your disposal. In any case, thank you for these shared moments of happiness.

It was a great experience: rich encounters with Martin, Castor and Andrea, a warm welcome from the organising team, and moving testimonies. Thank you to everyone. I left with my Joëlette team with a slideshow, and I'm returning to my association with photographs of this European meeting – a beautiful journey. Thank you to the Camino community. I also really like Jelena's shoes in different colours. They show that we can live together, even when we are different.