Thoughtful Traveling - MAY 24 - Homer
Channel: Stan McGahey
Date: 2019-05-14

Greetings Thoughtful Travelers!  Welcome to today’s thought for May 24th!  It’s by Homer, the Greek poet who wrote the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.  He lived in the 8th century BC.
“A guest never forgets the host who has treated him kindly.”
So what are your thoughts on today’s quote? Here’s mine.
“Since travelers back in Homer’s time certainly weren’t staying in 5-star hotels or eating in Michelin-starred restaurants, their hosts were most likely a mixed bag of benevolent locals and merciless scoundrels.  Back then travel was an arduous task.  But, his sentiments are still true today, whether the hospitality you receive is from a friend, relative, or commercial establishment.  Guests don’t forget, and in the era of social media, they let the whole world know how they were treated.  To hotels, motels, and B&Bs, this can mean repeat and referral business or a bad reputation and lost profits.” 
Now…here’s the list of all the sources quoted in May.  I hope you’ll stop by each day to enjoy all the interesting and insightful things they have to say.  And leave a comment.  I’d like to hear your thoughts too.  Thanks, and see you tomorrow!  
Dr. Stan McGahey