Some days are good days

Somehow I find myself as an external examiner for students who are studying a Masters in Tourism. I thought I would need a red pen and a stern expression, but it is much more interesting than that. Best of all I get to meet students from around the world who are busy thinking about what we do. Sometimes this is quite humbling - like today. I met a student doing research for a dissertation and wow! Organised, thoughtful, intelligent and so committed - didn't I just go to parties at that age? It is easy to be cynical about travel and tourism but it has been a fantastic career for me and today I was reminded that it has been a privilege - and one that young bright students have to work so hard to get into. I made a resolution to try and do more to help them - we'll see......