And while it's always sad to say good-bye to guests when they eventually have to leave us, yesterday I felt a true pang of regret. Martin and Lisa, honeymooners from South Africa, who stayed with us for four nights, charmed us from our immediate meeting in the office and throughout their stay exemplified who we consider to be our perfect guest: enthusiastic, easy-going, super friendly and inquisitive, nature lovers, and active explorers doing lots of hiking and kayaking during their stay. They left this wonderful note in their cabin's journal upon their departure:
11 June, 2009
Words are quite hard to find to describe the disappointment at leaving here this morning! After four nights in one of the most idyllic spots, in great comfort with friendly smiles and awesome hospitality, amazing activities and just all-out maximum relaxation, it's really hard to leave! If we ever come back to Alaska we'll come stay here for much, much longer! The highlight of our honeymoon so far!
Martin & Lisa
Cape Town, South Africa
It warms my heart! We definitely plan to keep in touch with them.
We also had stay with us for two nights a wood carver and we hope soon to be stocking his art in our gift shop! I think this will make a for a unique cabins gift shop indeed: selling the art of our prior guests! Also leaving this morning was a traveling trio of ladies who unfortunately only had time to stay with us for one night, but who were so full of jolly good cheer I wished they could have stayed for three or four or more nights! We had a couple from Anchorage who were here bicycling for their anniversary. A professional bird photographer here for three nights who came back every day with amazing photos, including one of a Smith's Longspur singing on top of a lupine! And there have been many other interesting guests too...just a string of good people lately.
We've been float-tripping a number of times. Lots of guests renting kayaks as the weather has been so fantastic. Even had a girl stop in who was camping in her RV, but was driving by and suddenly decided it was a perfect day to kayak. She stopped in, took a kayak out for a few hours, and then went on her way!
6 comments:
Sounds like a great beginning to an awesome season! Both you and Audie should give each other a pat on the back. You are wonderful host with pristene accomodations, you should be very proud!
Congratulations, it's a wonderful accomplishment and shows your hard work and dedication.
Mary Ellen
Considering the fabulous, well-built and immaculate condition of your rentals, your truth regarding what it is you actually are able to provide, your lovely personalities and of course your commitment to providing your guests with the very best... I'm sure you'll have a wonderful season!
Congratulations!
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Jenny, have you been able to play the piano yet?
Glad to hear you have been having such wonderful guests. And I guess the weather must have been smashing als well, if you have been getting in float trips. It reminds me of what a wonderful time I had up there with you. Wishing you an inspiring rest of the season, hugs xxx
Thanks for all the wonderful comments!
And yes, Care-bear, I have been playing piano: just yesterday, in fact, we finally got the legs on and stood it up, and I sat down and played for over three hours. It was heavenly and it sounds great in our big new room!
Fun and interesting guests are one of the great things about running your operation up there - those people all sounded so nice and fun to be with! Plus keeping in touch will be nice too! And just noticed your comment about the piano - it must have been so fantastic to finally be able to play again and on such a lovely piano too!
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