This is the third Active trip we have taken. It was also the first with National Geographic Photographers. I must tell you I didn't think anything could be better than our trip to New Zealand, but this one even tops the Peru experience!

Our guide Pablo was AWESOME! He was a walking encyclopedia on the flora, fauna and history of the islands. Staying on the islands, meeting the people, and being comfortable enough to walk alone on the beach was the groundwork for a fabulous journey.

Ivan and Karla are the best workshop leaders I have ever had. They both shared and helped with any problem you had. The nights were late but the teaching and sharing were well worth it. The photo workshop was extremely well organized and the assignments always taught you another way to look at the world. Ivan took Tom under his wing and taught him to "see". I can't tell you what a joy that is. We can now go for a hike and he is not a mile ahead of me, he is now showing me things to photograph! Like Tom said it was a "Life changing experience.!"

All of the staff were wonderful, helpful and fun to be with. Thank You all for the Best Ever Active & Photo Trip.

I would suggest that a balance be worked out tween the "Active" part and the "Photo" part. I think I have finally caught up on my sleep. The schedule was so full I was glad we only had six of us and two instructors and Pablo. The mix was perfect now if you could just extend the hours in the day a bit it would all fit.

Barb Beck

| January 1970