I just finished a trip down the Amazon River, my group was fine. I was the only Spanish/English speaker so I spent a lot of time translating, explaining and then of course there was the bird list with over a 100 bird sightings, numerous animals and reptiles.
Every night the waiters and cleaning crew transformed into a really good band and played fabulous salsa music, sing and entertaining the folks, as there was no TV, internet or lights after 8PM. I worked so hard on this trip, it was hard.
As a surprise to me and my lead naturalist, the group planed, borrowed and rehearsed a song for us, as a thanks for our hard work and effort. I could hardly believe it, they were so cute. Mr. Jefries from Texas played the guitar, Mrs. Herald was the lead singer, the rest of the group amongst giggles and off key notes filled in the rest.
The Naturalist’s name is Robinson….they used the lyrics from the 1960’s something song. “Mrs. Robinson” inserting our names and sing, high praises to a job well done. They hand wrote the lyrics on a card and signed it with each of their names. The song was hysterically funny and the sentiment very touching. It is nice to know when you work hard it really is appreciated. I sent it to my office….unfortunately they haven’t commented.
Antoinette Ford