Pablo Cancar - My summer in Samarcanda!
Meet Pablo from South America! This summer, he embarked on an exciting journey to Croatia, working as an animator with Samarcanda. In a short interview, Pablo shares his experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments from his summer adventure. Find out what it’s like to work, have fun, and create lasting memories in few of Croatia’s most beautiful destinations!
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
– Hi! My name is Pablo Cancar. I’m a Chilean/Brazilian actor who chose the path of adventure as a way of living. I decided to leave my home in search of a fulfilling and meaningful job without even knowing what animation was really about. The main reason that brought me to Samarcanda was the amount of experiences you can go through while actually working. Meeting people from all over the world, surrounded by talented and professional colleagues in beautiful locations… I had to be a part of that.
Was there anything that surprised you about the experience?
-I remember thinking: “Am I really here?” “Is this real?”. Even when I was already working for a long time, I still felt the need to stop and look around me. Until this day it’s hard for me to believe that I could work in such amazing places.
What was the most memorable moment of your time here?
– It’s impossible for me to pick just one. I could name the everyday volley matches on the beach, the aqua aerobic workouts full of energy and laughs… but the most memorable moments I had were when I could blurry the lines between working and playing, and I could really connect with the guests from the hotel. After the fitness or sport sessions, we could talk about our culture, our interests, or about how our lives are after the summer is over. You end up making great friends and meeting wonderful people.
How do you think this experience has shaped or changed you?
– Working in Samarcanda has changed me in every possible way. Meeting people from all over the world makes you understand how different we could be as humans, and at the same time how many similarities we share. I feel more mature, tolerant and prepared to face anything. This job tests your soft and hard skills, and every day is different. It trains you to be always ready.
If you could relive one day in Samarcanda, which would it be and why?
– I remember a day where we had a Beach Volley match with guests that stayed at the hotel for a long time. We used to play everyday at high intensity and committed to win. One day, a group from another hotel came to play against us. I felt I was in the World Cup. We gave everything to win like we knew each other from years, supporting and encouraging each other. It was raining a lot, the only rainy day in the whole season. It felt special, the vibes were amazing.
How do you plan to keep the spirit of Samarcanda alive in your life?
– I’m a very shy person when I’m not working. Samarcanda helped me face that fear of talking to people and be more confident in general. I think the best way to carry the spirit of Samarcanda is to be aware of the people around me, to smile everywhere I go, to be kind and caring. By working here, I experienced how much people appreciate it and how their day can change for good.
Describe your time here in three words.
Amazing. Rewarding. Challenging.
