With tear filled eyes, I read your story with subtle reminders of that feeling. You only know it when you've survived it. Thank you for the story of the humans - the ones who leave the mark - not the places, the technology, the food. While all valuable, it's the people with whom we interact that can leave that tiny imprint in our soul. I hope he catches his break, his breath, one day and receives all the good the universe has to share with him <3
“All day he showed us places and how to see them without the admission price or the queue. The back way to ruins and the photograph no one else had found.”
The entire day was memorable. And yes we could have afforded buying a ticket, but with is his input we were able to experience more than just standing in line.
When we remember our travels, we don’t usually remember the transaction.
We remember the human moments. A taxi driver. A host. A guide. The person we traveled with. I know there’s a camp that says AI will replace jobs, but hospitality is different.
Technology can support the experience, but it cannot fake the human part.
Enjoyed reading your take on Athens Kay! Glad you saw some sights the average tourist never gets to see!
And the food, delish!
With tear filled eyes, I read your story with subtle reminders of that feeling. You only know it when you've survived it. Thank you for the story of the humans - the ones who leave the mark - not the places, the technology, the food. While all valuable, it's the people with whom we interact that can leave that tiny imprint in our soul. I hope he catches his break, his breath, one day and receives all the good the universe has to share with him <3
The human factor adds a dimension you cannot put a price on.
Pure 'Philoxenia' in its rawest form. These are the moments that truly define a destination.
I know right?!
“All day he showed us places and how to see them without the admission price or the queue. The back way to ruins and the photograph no one else had found.”
He knows how to create a memorable trip !!
The entire day was memorable. And yes we could have afforded buying a ticket, but with is his input we were able to experience more than just standing in line.
Trust you cannot put into a brochure. What an amazing testimonial to your guide …eyes and ears of this trip . Great story-telling !!
Thank you, it was one of the most personal experiences ever.
What a beautiful story, Kay.
Thank you @mexicosoul
When we remember our travels, we don’t usually remember the transaction.
We remember the human moments. A taxi driver. A host. A guide. The person we traveled with. I know there’s a camp that says AI will replace jobs, but hospitality is different.
Technology can support the experience, but it cannot fake the human part.