The job of a tour guide is a mix of amazement (am I really being paid for visiting these beautiful places?), panic (pray we arrive on time for the boat/plane/activity) and mostly pure fun at being with new people every week.
The funny stories pile up while out on tour. Every tour has a different atmosphere, which depends on the location, size of the group, who is in the group and so many other factors. This variety is what keeps us coming back for more.
On a long tour of 2 or more nights, the coolest thing is watching the group start out as strangers and gradually turn into a group of friends, joking with the guide and fellow passengers. It is common when we finish tours for tour members to be swapping emails, phone numbers and arranging post-tour parties.
Meanwhile, this weekend Hamish is guiding our Mount Cook tour. No doubt he'll come back with some stunning photos, as the weather forecast is great and the winter snow and lakes will be picture postcard perfect.
Look forward to his update on Monday...
Brett
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