berne

so this weekend the world's best baristas will be competing in berne, switzerland, for the world barista championships. while i don't have a dog in that hunt, it would still be amazing to be there to see it, as well as to network and build relationships with people of interest in this industry.

problem: i can't justify the cost just to meet cool people and possibly make some business connections. i guess i could snag some floor space with some folks if necessary. so basically food and travel. but i just can afford it. so oh well. i'll just have to listen to the podcasts and read the commentary after the fact.