#63 Words of Wisdom

As we start heading back towards Indiana, we’re thinking of all the good advice and words of wisdom we’ve appreciated along the way…
• There’s humor everyone – take a look around. - Kathryn
• Take half as many clothes and twice as much money. – Dick and Bridget
• Avoid clothes with logos. - Karen
• Don’t look Middle Eastern men in the eyes - if you do, they will think that you are a loose woman! - Karen
• Travel when you’re young and healthy. – Joyce
• If you go south of the equator, set up a temporary sun dial and check to see if the sun really moves in the opposite direction: counterclockwise. - Roger
• Take copious notes for some freelance travel journalism - or who knows you might be inspired to write a book. – Jeff
• Pay particular attention to the safety instruction card in your cabin, because if there’s a derailment, I may not be here to save you. – Carlos, our train attendant
• Northern NM is a beautiful place to live. – Judith
• Being chosen to participate in this voyage is like winning the lottery twice. – Tom (Fall 2006 faculty)
 • I don’t like being separated from you when there’s a lifeboat situation. – Kelly Johnston
• These SAS students have chosen Cairo instead of Cabo. – Kathryn
• Academia is like a constant mutiny where no one ever walks the plank. – Judith

Yours in hanging out with wise people,
Mary

Our current location Latitude: 14 degrees, 13 minutes N Longitude: 52 degrees, 4 minutes E
Speed: 17.3 knots