I’ve just had one of the most unforgettable weekends I can remember in a time that is long.

Additionally, the cause for that was as a result of two great steemians, Hive account@exyle and their girlfriend that is lovely@bkdbkd. We offered them a tour that is personalised of lives”, through the places we frequently consume at with a cool bar near where we live. But we had been surprised as to exactly how entertaining and friendly they certainly were. Up to days being few, we had just met them for a weekend at last year’s Steemfest. The actual means all of us bonded together sensed as we had currently understood one another for a long time. That, we consider something incredibly unique indeed. Consequently, we thought I’d publish my experience of a“steaming” friendship that is unforeseen.

 (A sweet photo of @exyle and his wonderful girlfriend @bkdbkd sitting in our local bar. How crazy is that?) 

We first saw Hive account@exyle regarding the time that is first of Steemfest. As far we had been the first people to arrive at the venue as I can recall. Hive account@exyle was standing at the front end entrance, very much looking the part and greeted us on our way in. We assumed he was an area of the united team organising the big event and enquired where you should get next. A minute later, he told us he had really and truly just got there and was looking forward to the rest of us “steemians” to reach. Could it be fate?

As the unfolded, we chatted much more with Hive account@exyle and found we all had a great deal in common with one another afternoon. Our comparable interests in crypto, the passion of attending this type of significant occasion and only generally speaking taking a look at life in the way that is same. It had been only normal that so people who are numerous in from all over the world would ultimately form into teams, so this is exactly what occurred aided by the three of us. The buzz away from all of the excitement during the fest ended up being exhilarating which only heightened everyone’s satisfaction. I still reminisce on how unique and surreal that experience ended up being. Therefore, we exchanged figures and contact details for a possible meet up once again in one of our neighbourhoods before we parted company.

Well, it just so took place our proposed plan stumbled on fruition as just a couple short months ago, we decided to a date that is designated. Hive account@exyle and Hive account@bkdbkd would visit us from to Sunday Thursday. I would additionally prefer to mention that in-between the Steemfest and our London meetup, my better half and Hive account@exyle would often spend hours on the phone, chatting away and achieving an occasion that is very good. Just as if that they had been buddies for quite some time down the line.

                                                From the Virtual to the Physical

They travelled in Rotterdam on Thursday a week ago and practically ever since, it was a roller coaster trip of non-stop fun when I mentioned from the beginning of my post. We had the pleasure of this business that is exquisite from to the wee early hours through the night. Consuming, chatting, ingesting and get one of the finest times I could remember in an occasion that is very long. I would like just to take this opportunity to thank them again for having taken the plunge and helped make it work well within the spot that is first. After all, every thing ended up being organised with a backstory of just a mere two times of getting to know the other person. That has been all it took. I suppose that gets to sleep the idea of great friendships being built upon a foundation that is granite of and time. This was anything but.

Below, I would like to share a few of the times which are great all enjoyed together.

 (The awesome Flat Iron Steak house. Delicious food served up with excellent company to boot.) 

                             (Breaking out some bubbly. An essential ingredient to throw into the mix.) 

 (The fantastic "Parlour" gastropub. Beautiful food that went down a treat with our distinguished guests.) 

 (It's hard to believe @exyle is 2 metres tall whilst standing next to the world's tallest man outside Ripley's Believe It or Not) 

 (I taught @exyle to introduce himself in Chinese. Seems fitting as we all found ourselves in the heart of Chinatown. I think he did really well.) 

The point that is whole of expressing myself in my post because of this is twofold. Of course, first and foremost it's to pay my respect that is utmost and also to them to make enough time and effort to come out here and solidify our lifelong relationship with some amazing people. But secondly, to additionally highlight the circumstances which are extraordinary created the foundation of this union of like-minded people. As the main point here is the fact that we met through Steemit. A simple, social networking concept website that is finding its wings and flight that is gaining.

Other platforms such as Facebook or YouTube are either reliant upon a user base that has already been existing of or videos where in fact the only connections become forged utilising the content creators on their own, are through responses or e-mail. The fact that is very this meeting also occurred is, for me, at least, mind-blowing.

I mean, most of us chose to take a possibility on Steemit by initially registering and beginning a weblog of our personal, ergo setting the wheels in motion. The paths then started flowing and led us to this point that is unifying time. Just astonishing, I'm confident you'd agree. And I’m also quite certain a whole story like mine is by no means the end of the road. Later on, additional bonds which are real-world friendships will soon be crafted through the effectiveness of community and strong personal interactions with each other.

Therefore, thank you again Hive account@exyle and Hive account@bkdbkd for such an excellent and time that is memorable. We've currently scheduled ourselves set for the Steemfest that is upcoming II enjoy meeting a lot more of you “steemians” in individual too.

Keep dreaming and steemin’ on!