From Where We Stand: All in a day’s work. Whatever it takes to make every mile a lasting memory.

We have great tour leaders but sometimes we fail to highlight or praise what each of them do for their groups. They are constantly surpassing expectations and doing everything to make each trip a lasting memory. Here is one where Henry turns a misfortunate situation into a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

As Henry returns from the Galapagos Islands to Quito, he is informed that a local curfew was established in the city and that it will be in effect until the evening. This meant that no means of transport where available to transport his four passengers to the hotel. They would have to spend over 3 hours at the airport! Henry thought this may be a “bad” experience for them and decided to take matters into his own hands. He walked towards a police patrol and enquired about the possibility of making an exception and to let them go through. He was turned down and it started to look like they had no choice but to wait. But, when in Ecuador, nothing is ever as it seems. The police officers actually offered to give Henry's passengers a ride! He quickly got everyone in the patrol car and off they went! Driving fast and while laughing and hearing the patrol sirens blowing, they couldn’t help but think it had quickly become the trip of a lifetime!