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Tom Theado & Stephanie Sierra (Ohio, USA) December 2002 Manuka
MEET OUR GUIDES:
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Lauren Moyes
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Name: Lauren Moyes |
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Bio: I have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education - Outdoor Education and a graduate diploma in secondary teaching as well as 5 years of experience (and counting!) on the ACTIVE team. I have also led canoeing and hiking trips in the US and love anything outdoors -- canoeing, climbing, riversurfing, photography, camping, tramping, whitewater rafting, traveling... |
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What our clients have said:
"10. She did an amazing job and always with a smile on her face despite the demands. Awesome bus driver." "Lauren was awesome. An energetic, tactful, experienced guide for sure. The guides did their jobs so well behind the scenes. She loaded and unloaded heavy gear with a smile. Answered the same questions over and over from the group without becoming disgruntled or weary. Her sharing of the history in a fun story format was entertaining. She allowed us to get to know her personally a bit without becoming unprofessional. Her instructions were clear, stated with confidence. What amazed me the most was that usually in a group tour there is at some point some confusion over something - where or when to meet, etc. I never ever felt a sense of confusion. Nor did I observe or hear anyone on the tour unsure of what we were doing and when. That speaks volumes. " "The best. Lauren is a treasure. She shares her knowledge of customs and places without becoming overpowering. She is skilled at handling people, making everyone feel like part of the family. She is a great driver and excellent organiser." "I want to be Lauren when I grow up. Clone her. Turn her loose on the world and all problems will be solved...with an impish grin and a devilish smile. All children on the planet should be blessed with her infinite patience while she teaches them. All adults who miss the experience are deficient." "Lauren was full of cultural knowledge and I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we all really enjoyed hearing her stories and Maori tales. She was very sneaky at times, tricking us into eating some "chocolate" from the "chocolate tree". She was so much fun and I loved her sense of humor. I really admired her patience on the trip and her professionalism. " "Lauren was amazing! She was organized and responsible. I always felt safe with her in charge of us. She was able to accomodate a large group of people, which can be difficult to do. I also loved 'story time' and all of the information that she gave us about New Zealand! She was very enthusiastic and excited to show us around NZ... can't imagine a better guide than Lauren!" "The relationship that Lauren had with the kids was amazing and made our holiday. Let alone the big kids. She is amazing. Her cooking under pressure is amazing. She has a big heart. Handled sticky situations without batting an eye. My daughter has found a great role model. " "I cannot not adequately express how impressed I was with Lauren. She more than earned my respect in her stamina, knowledge, experience, charisma and sheer brute strength :-). She is an awesome leader and exactly who Active New Zealand needs to bring great experiences to its customers." "Beyond what I could have imagined or what I paid for! She was so strong physically and emotionally, in charge and in control yet having fun and staying relaxed. A delicate balance that she managed incredibly well." "Lauren was a great leader. She was knowledgeable, helpful, fun to be around, personable. Lauren and [lead guide] Lofty made a super team. They truly enriched my experience and the level of enjoyment that I experienced. I would say it was a 10+." "Lauren, what can I say, PERFECT!!!! " "Lauren was fantastic. She was positive, informative, friendly and fun. By the end of the two weeks it definantly felt like she was a friend and not just a guide. The food was amazing and she always pulled out the chocolate when we most needed it!!!!" "I thought Lauren did a very good job. I noticed that she spent time with each traveller and had a genuine interest in what the guest requested." "I felt like she silently kept her eye out for everyone making sure everything was going well. That was great because it didn't feel like she was constantly checking up on us, but at the same time I felt like everything was in control." "Lauren is one in a million!!! Her ability to work with people is outstanding. Lauren's overall knowledge of activities and country was impressive." "Lauren was amazing. She was like a little piece of paradise -- no, a big piece of Paradise. She was very patient with me, and taught me a lot about New Zealand. Thank you, Lauren." "We really liked Lauren! She had a great sense of timing and was really good at picking up on when one of the kids needed a little special attention. She and Lofty were good at being inclusive and getting the kids to interact with each other. She was very kind and patient and knew lots of fun games." "Lauren was great... both guides made the trip more than just a set of great activities. Lauren always seemed to be ready for what was coming and enthusiastic." "Lauren was extremely personable and a natural leader. Lots of yummy food too!" "Lauren was the perfect Co-Guide! She was sweet and understanding. I loved talking to her and learning about New Zealand. Her food was delicious and she was especially watchful for my father and his dietary needs. She made everything look effortless and I know that this took great effort and skill." |
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