What do you mean about "networking ?"
Making "friends", mon amě. As simple as that...and very true. Unfortunately for those with "roman" ancestors like me, you and the spanish folks is more of getting into a "family" in the pure Francis Ford Coppola style. I hope you understand what I mean...In UK who you know is the best trick you have to win this game, still networking and fair playing work.
However on both sides of the Channel, and around the mare noustrum there are exceptions...which is nice and encouraging. Keep going.
Wish you all good luck
PZ
