It's really the small moments that make your trip special. The Irish are all about great stories no matter how much truth they should contain. Just taking the time to listen to your tourmates' personal stories makes the experience more memorable. Get travel tips and book recommendations. Make a point to mix it up and mingle with tour members of every age. Our group was accommodating, intelligent, talented, friendly and above all just fun to be around. On Rick's tours, you will find so many of these moments whether with your tour "buddy" or on your own during free times. Personally, I have met some of the most interesting people whom I continue to be in touch with and hope to travel with again in the future. I guarantee you will connect with kindred spirits too. Go with an open mind and heart, you never know who'll you will meet. Remember you can always catch up at the tour reunion in January and relive the good times all over again!