I've been home for 7.5 months now, and I'm really settling into a happy groove. Many of you have asked about what I'm doing for work and the good news is that I am employed!
Since October, I've been working as a part-time marketing consultant. It's been a lot of fun, as I work on special projects for several local travel companies (surprise!) including EcoTeach and Earthbound Expeditions. In addition, I have just started life coach training and will begin coaching - in addition to the marketing - soon. (Email me if you're interested in special introductory rates!)
I have also had the good fortune of connecting with Jwalant at Crystal Mountain Treks. He's hired me to open the US offices of his company (locally it will be called Grand Asian Journeys - website coming soon). It is very exciting (albeit often nerve-wracking!) to be on the ground level of a travel company, and it is for him that I get to begin my new pseudo-career as a tour guide this fall. (Can being a tour guide count as a career? Hope so!)
Do you remember how much I loved India? Did you see all the posts on my blog (here are one, two, three of my favorites)? This fall, I am so excited to get to be the Tour Director for two trips to India - one in the North and one in the South - and you are invited to join me! I was able to design the itineraries with the best of each half of the country in mind. In fact, they are really often viewed within India as two separate countries, and it's apparent when you travel why that is so. Individually, they will be fantastic tours, but together they would be unforgettable!
Here's some information about each tour. Click on the links to see the itineraries:
"South India, still relatively overlooked by the masses, is steeped in rich and ancient history. From spicy culture to laid back nature, it has something for everyone. Authentic experiences await in markets, temples, kitchens, canals and jungles. Tamil Nadu is the heart of ancient India's Dravidian culture, whose legacy will be felt in the temples of Tanjore and Mammalapuram. And no South India journey is complete without Kerala, where we will float down the lush backwaters in a traditional houseboat, explore emerald green tea plantations and immerse ourselves in one of the friendliest cultures in India."
"Arriving in North India, you step into the history and mystery of a land culture goes back thousands of years. With a potent blend of the stunning and the sacred, the experience will stimulate your senses and touch your soul. Visit Jaipur, the Pink City, and witness the town's amazing transformation at sunset. Experience the grandeur and perfection of the Taj Mahal, and honor sacred life on the Ganges River at Varanasi as it has been for millennia. Trace Buddhism back to its roots at Sarnath where Gautama Buddha learned and shared his teachings. Travel through time as you witness time-honored silk production techniques. This is a journey not to be missed! "
If you are interested in getting more information on these trips, please let me know. I will be the tour director, and we will also have a local guide to talk about religions and culture, and be an interpreter! I promise these are two trips that you will not forget! I hope you can join me this fall!
With love,
Pam
PS - Please forward this newsletter to anyone you know who might be interested in traveling to India. There is an early booking special before April 30, and a bonus for you if you refer someone who joins us. Refer away!
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