It looks like an awesome event to attend to and a wonderful place to change airs.

You got me hooked with the burger and omelette part, I really love both and never get enough of it.
I once was a liker of loud, noise and multitudes at partys or events, a while ago I've realized that I'd rather have a drink and have a good conversation with a listenable nice and discreet music than thab being in the middle of that craziness I used to like when younger.

That you describe was a loaded journey and seemingly a very nice experience.

Hope the proximity of retirement be a good thing for you and I wonder:

Have you got planned yet what to do with all the free time besides networking?
Have a nice day.