Graduated in ’01…I have learned so very much, gotten an appreciation for my country and its historical heritage and scenic wonders, traveled many exciting places and most of all met the nicest people especially those in tour directing! Here is my tribute…
The Top Ten Reasons it’s great to be a Tour Director
10. The ten extra pounds gained touring make you fluffy not fat.
9. If you make a concerted effort, you never have to buy body lotion, soap, shampoo, mouth wash, shower caps or conditioner all year long.
8. We see exceptional wildlife on tour…of course I am thinking most recently of the political donkeys and elephants in D.C. but I am sure you have your own examples.
7. Runaway coaches, hurricanes, torrential rains, blizzards in April for example are just life’s adventures, rather than a challenge or a malicious quirk of fate.
6. Questions such as how much is a Jefferson $2.00 bill keeps you on keeps you on your toes.
5. We can manage a mike, cell phone, destination notes, timed itinerary, water bottle, snack, video, CD, jacket, handouts and map all at the same time (while standing) even when the motor coach lurches its way around the curves of a national park.
4. Emergencies creating a tremendous adrenalin rush are such a natural high.
3. You know the location of every rest room within 500 miles of your tour area.
2. Even though our passengers are on vacation and we are not, we still see and do so much that we can’t wipe the smile off our faces.
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON IT’S GREAT TO BE A TOUR DIRECTOR…
1. We were trained by the best at I.T.M.I.
Thanks…Joan Kreeger
Class of 2001