West Coast Tour
On a recent West Coast Tour, we had one of the best days I ever witnessed in San Fransisco weather. Fog-less. Hard to believe, I know…
From the top of Twin Peaks to the Golden Gate Bridge, up to Alamo Park and even from America’s crookedest street (Lombard), not a hint of fog or rain. Nothing but sunshine and puffy, camera friendly clouds.
That all changed when we headed for Yosemite National Park. here it is, the middle of May and we hit snow, ice and freezing rain. In fact the road to the Mariposa groves was closed to due to icy conditions and related accidents.
Mather Bus Parking
Sometimes, its the little things in life that make it so pleasant. For tour professionals that includes bus parking at Mather Point in the Grand Canyon.
Yes, Bus Parking…. I know, for many it’s not that big of a deal. But for those of us who have to bring our guests up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, bus parking can make or break a tour.
The last time I was up there, Mather point is our fist stop. From there, I need to give the directions and information on where to find the rest rooms, the shuttle, the walkway and even the canyon.
From the old stop, it was a bit confusing because not everything was in plain view from the bus and you had to drop in one spot and park in another. Now its all there in one stop. You park the bus, point everything out and let them go expierience the Canyon…