Testimonial - Ric Zarwell
Comments on the Northwest Venezuela Birding Tour in January 2005
Betty and Ric Zarwell
The Zarwell's from Iowa, U.S.A., have mentioned time and again to birders they meet on their birding travels that:
"... the Northwest Venezuela Birding Tour in January 2005, arranged by Stephen Elliott and guided by Brit, Chris Sharpe, now a leading ornithologist in VZ, was a fabulous experience."
Betty Zarwell continued:
Every detail was very well planned far in advance and carried out with precision once we were on the ground. Stephen provided excellent information to help us prepare for the trip months before the tour took place, and made sure that we all enjoyed ourselves in the wide variety of habitats that were visited."
Betty and husband Ric
... were delighted to have the opportunity to bird with very fine birders and outstanding individuals from the U.K. led by Stephen. Seeing nearly 500 species of colorful tropical species in 13 glorious and exciting days was simply icing on a delicious cake of experiences that would delight any naturalist. From Coastal Cordillera - to the high Andes - to the water-bird rich Llanos, and everything in-between, this was very likely the best birding adventure that either of us has ever been on."
Ric concluded by stating that
"The commitment to tour planning and follow-through, and the combination of birding excellence and the wry sense of humor and winning personalities of both Stephen and Chris pushed our tour over the top and moved it from merely being great, to being utterly outstanding in every respect. We've been fortunate to have birded throughout the United States; have enjoyed several birding trips in Central America, South America and Mexico; and once birded Africa; but the Northwest Venezuela Birding Tour of January 2005 is the one we relive and enjoy in our minds-eye the most.
