After having traveled the US for almost two weeks now, I think it is already time to reflect upon this fascinating country because the last days were full of amazing impressions.Even though it is not my first time here, it is now that I have fully realized that the US is probably best described as a country of severe polarities: mega-cities and undiscovered nature, a relatively small number of incredibly rich people living the American dream in opposition to a vast majority struggling every day for their dream to become true one day, openness towards people from all over the world in contrast to a certain indifference towards occurences outside the continent are only some examples that come into my mind.
But for me - and this is admittedly my subjective impression - the most important insight arises in comparison to my recent stay in China: when I left the Middle Kingdom last December I was happy on the one hand because I would soon see my friends and family again but on the other hand I knew that from the day of my departure I would miss out on something important. I never had this feeling during the last two weeks: not in Boston, not in Chicago and not even in the financial capital of the world - New York city. I really enjoy the US - people and the country alike - but today I am more sure than ever that the future hub of the world economy will be Asia and not the US.
Nevertheless, I am looking forward to great days in the "Wild West" and its national parks trying not to think about economics and business :-)
