I was so glad that the Hyatt and Marriot had not discovered how to build there. Gilgamish, an early traveler, in 1900 b.c. was forced by the gods to travel because he was mean and selfish, a few years of travel would make him a just and learned ruler. It is so easy to travel today. Just hop on an airplane - or a cruise ship. You can travel for any reason but it is still possible to travel in order to become wiser.
Today there is also a growing opportunity to discover the earth more intimately than ever before.
You can study butterflies in Costa Rica, Geology in Australia, or Animal Behavior in Tanzania. So many places on earth need someone to look at and love. As we talk about the tourism industry in and around the Monterey Bay, let's make sure that the love and wisdom are there. Let's also make sure that when we travel, we do it for the best of reasons. There is so much in the world to explore, enjoy.