Traveling in a group is a fantastic way to travel. There is great conversation, laughter, support for when you are tired/cold/wet/etc, and extra added security of "safety in numbers". There are people to take photos of you (and you of them), to share scenic vistas, great meals and create wonderful memories. Traveling in a group, however, also can diminish what we can get out of the natural world we are visiting. Given that it can be soemtimes difficult to find a quiet spot away from the group, I recommend a group silent moment(s).
I was reminded of this on a recent kayaking trip to the Apostle Islands. We had a terrificly fun, funny, and chatty group. On our last morning, though, we had a moment of silence on the water and then a silent paddle back to the shore (about 10 minutes). We had seen and heard so much during our 4 days together, but in those few minutes of silence - it was incredible how much more there was to hear. The sounds intensified as we ceased our outter (and hopefully inner) chatter. It was truly memorable as well.
So, next time you are on a group trip, take some time out to observe nature in silence, and see what you can hear, see, feel, and smell. Silence really is golden. --Deb
About Us
- Marian Marbury and Deb Malmon
- Marian and Deb are the two people who keep Adventures in Good Company running smoothly. In addition to both guiding trips, Deb is the one most likely to answer your email or phone call unless she is out on a trip. She also writes up trip documentation, is the Social Media Queen, and makes reservations. Marian focuses more on the financial and marketing part of the company. They both also work on new trip development and both love guiding. In this they are joined by a talented team of 8 other guides.
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