Tour guide in Mexico

Armed gunmen ambushed 22 Carnival cruise ship passengers on a tour of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last week - WFAA.com reported.

This is terrible news for the travelling public, the shipping company, and all the people in Mexico who depend on tourism for their livelihoods.

I’ve been doing private and scheduled shore excursions in Iceland since 1988 and to think that something like this could happen in my country makes me shiver. So far, so good in Iceland – a country where police does not carry guns and women leave their children sleeping in the baby pram outside grocery stores while they shop.

My thoughts are with the tourist guide who’ll remember this incidence for the rest of his/her life.

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Stefan was outstanding in so many ways we hardly know where to begin. His knowledge is amazing and attention to the group's interest was truly beyond what we have experienced before. He created a profound sence of awe and delight with his country. His easy manner make him such fun to be around, yet he was always professional and responsible. Our deep thanks to you for putting us in Stefan's hands. He made this trip an experience we will always remember. Bill & Diane Lowe. June 2007. Quoted in Boundless Journey's Catalog for 2008-9, pg. 53.