SPECIAL TRIP...
We are looking forward to our third cruise: we are now addicted
to In This Life and may need a 12 Step Program for cruising!
We were novice cruisers when we went to Alaska, and you really
made it a great experience. Having someone show us the ropes
and provide answers to my million questions was just what we needed
to feel comfortable. I really appreciate how accessible
you both are when yet another question comes up….and you
always have the answer. Thanks sooooooo much for taking
care of the details and making each trip special.
Jeanne and Mike
San Jose CA
911 FAR FROM HOME...
DEAR JULIE AND BOB,I WANT TO PRAISE YOU FOR HOW CALMLY YOU MANAGED
THE END OF OUR TOUR TO ALASKA==WHICH HAD BEEN FABULOUS.
ON SEPT 11TH 2001 WE WERE IN DANALI PARK.WHEN THE HORRIFIC EVENT
IN NEW YORK TOOK PLACE,WE WERE MAROONED IN .DANALI PARK==YOU
ARRANGED FOR ALL OF US TO ARRIVE IN ANCORAGE AND THEN GAVE
US CHOICES ON HOW TO GET HOME ---SOME WAITED TO FLY HOME--PERHAPS
MANY DAYS WAIT--I CHOSE TO RETURN BY SHIP TO CANADA,CROSS THE
BORDER,A NIGHT IN SEATTLE AND THEN BOARD THE TRAIN TO SALINAS.I
AM STILL AMAZED AT HOW QUICKLY YOU ARRANGED EVERYTHING AND I AM
STILL GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONCERN AND CARE FOR ALL OF US==BEST WISHES
ALWAYS.
Kathleen
Pacific Grove
I
NEVER WORE A TOGA BEFORE...
I had the opportunity to go on my first sober cruise with
Bob in March, 2003. The sightseeing, shore excursions, and
delicious cuisine were terrific. That was expected. However,
Bob's personal touch truly made my cruise a GRAND
MAYAN ADVENTURE, a sober vacation that I will fondly remember
for the rest of my life!
I have never worn a toga nor snorkeled with manta rays before.
Thanks Bob. You helped me to feel comfortable enough to enjoy
myself, to try new things, to meet new people, to be adventurous
in new places, to have fun sober. And I'll never forget smoking cigars
on the aft deck with you after dinner, and discussing life.
And then, Bob, it was fabulous to have our guest
speaker, Patti... workshops while at sea, between port stops,
discussing love and relationships. I learned so much about myself, how
I relate to others, how to bring love into my life. What a terrific
experience!
And then there's Juan Carlos.... but we won't talk about him
:)
I will be going again. You can bet on it!
Jean
Seattle
Dear Bob & Julie:
I've been on at least 5 In This Life cruises, and have
had a wonderful time on each. I still love the lifeboat drill
at the start of each cruise, and remember being told by the bus
driver who took us to my first cruise that salt air shrinks your
clothes. It wasn't until later that a grown up explained to me
what he meant: we eat a lot on cruises, and it feels like your
clothes are shrinking! Little did I know that the fun was just
beginning!
Seriously, though, I'm especially grateful for the encouragement
you two have given this isolator to leave home and explore exotic
places. Most important, however, is the quality of wonderful people
who always turn up in your groups, and the really excellent roommates
you have paired me with over the years. I've made some real life-long
friends among the recovering people I have met thanks to you.
We've had a LOT of fun, and are definitely not a glum lot! God
bless.
Kris
Kensington, CA.
"The Asutralia trip
was wonderful and as usual you were suberb in guiding us around
with the emotional challenges of caring for people when they needed
it. You really are the only sober vacation Company I want
to travel with. Give yourselves a pat on the back."
Marian
Saratoga
"The australia trip
was wonderful! I hope I can go with you again the next time you
go."
Peggy
Campbell
"Bob and Julie, I appreciate
the personal attention you give all of us on your trips.
There wasn't a time I felt unsupported. Thank you."
Jackie
San Jose
I love our trips with you.
I especially loved the Australia cruise because I got to know
you and Julie much better, which was a delight. The trip
exceeded my expectations, which I'm grateful for.
Jo
King City, CA
Wally and took a wonderful
trip with "In This Life Custom Getaways" We flew
to ATHENS, GREECE and boarded a cruise ship for a grand
trip to Israel, the ,Greek Islands, Turkey and ending on Samos,
a charming Greek Island for 4 days....Bob Kocher was a wonderful
tour director...He works very hard to keep everyone safe and happy...He
helped Wally with me when I had a bad experience with a pill..!!!
We have taken many trips with various people and Bob is
the most thorough director..