Reviews from Past Travelers
Over the years, we have received many letters and emails of thanks and praise. Most are buried in files or lost to the ages. The following comments from recent communication are offered as general examples of what our travelers have said about Focused Tours..
I heard about the trip from my guild. I have no idea where they saw the information but thankfully they printed it in their newsletter.
I reflect on last year's trip frequently. I have had the opportunity to show my pictures on Power Point several times. Usually to fiber folks of one type or another. I would love another China trip some day.
Thanks again for putting together such a memorable trip. My only regret is
that I didn't buy more. Why oh why did I only buy one Uighur hat? There I
was choosing between the green one and the brown one and for another a
couple of bucks I could have had both of them. What was I thinking?
Excerpt from a traveler's report to friends: The trip was not restricted to geology and geography, however. We also learned about China’s ethnic minority groups, which are characterized by their unique clothing and customs. There was plenty of time for shopping and enjoying local cultural amenities. We visited a factory where we saw the complete process of silk extraction and production. We also spent a day in a Batik factory where we saw the artists at work, and most of the group purchased beautiful table cloths and wall hangings. We had time for doing things “on our own,” such as visiting museums, sampling the local cuisine, and getting acquainted with the people.
"I have found there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people
or hate them than to travel with them."
- Mark Twain
That was one great trip. We enjoy it every day. We feel so fortunate to know you both and consider you such good friends. Thank you for being so special.
P.S. Now we need to go south again and do the Golden Triangle countries and come back out in Kunming. I was very taken with the Yunnan Province south.
Our adventure of a lifetime in China was an experience never to be diminished in my memory by time. Each minute was exciting, interesting, and informative. I am thoroughly enjoying telling friends and colleagues about all the natural phenomena that I saw, walked around or on, all with the intellectual joy of academic instruction!!!
Want to thank you for all the work and planning you both put into the trip,
It was wonderful.
I checked my mail shortly after the email and there was your package. I enjoyed the CD very much; nice job Dwight. Thank you.
All the best for a wonderful New Year to you guys! I think of you and our wonderful trip often.
Here is a report from one traveler:
Elaine Taylor is not a scientist nor a cave explorer. She accompanied her husband on our 2006 trip to the karst of China. That trip was notable because participants included very well-known scientists and cave explorers. Elaine was concerned that the content of the trip would be “too technical” for her. We had assured her that it would not be. Read her comments after the trip.
One could also take an above ground, optional tour under Mary's wing, if even 2 caves were 1 too many! Due to the excellent planning on the part of Dwight and Mary, I was pleased that I saw as many karst towers as I wanted -- on the river trips or in transit to caves in the countryside when our little bus would stop whenever any of the 17 of us requested.
Read Elaine's full report
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