Suzie Tolcher & Patty Pearson

Dear Simone,

“WOW” is a good way for me to describe your tour.  We (Patty and I) had the best time.  The trip was so well organised.  We loved the food.  No chance of starvation.

It was educational.  We managed to fit in such a lot in a day.  Maybe because we were up bright and early every morning.  Never missing the beautiful sunrise.  We were given the opportunity to have as much fun and experience as much as our bodies could cope with e.g. the freezing cold water and the beautiful waterfalls.  One tour company we came across didn’t let the guests go in the water.  There was one rebellious young girl who went in any way.

Carmel and Mark, with their knowledge and their great sense of humour, were the best tour guides any complete group of strangers could have asked for.  We, as a group of strangers, became like family in a very short time.  Carmel and Marks personality had a lot to do with that being possible, along with the friendly nature and sense of humour of all the guests.

The trip for me was a trip of a lifetime.  We were also lucky enough to have Bill Creed (a guest) videoing our trip.  He has since sent us a DVD (or DV as 77 year old Bill calls them) of our trip. It’s great.  I’m so glad I said yes when he asked “who would like a DV sent to them”.  What a character he is.  I will be able to re-live the trip over and over thanks to him.

As far as the early to rise in the morning goes, it’s certainly worth it, as you not only see the sunrise but you get to experience more in a day.  The pre warning the night before is a great idea.  Early to bed, early to rise.  Once that first zipper then the next one goes off it’s pretty easy to get up, as no one wants to be that person who holds the adventurous day up.

Once again, THANKS HEAPS.  We love you Carmel and Mark. Patty and I were also fortunate enough to have briefly told our much loved Mum about our trip.  She passed away aged 92, a few days after we got home.

Regards,