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SEPTEMBER 2010 Tour
7/1/20105:00:43 PM Link 27 comments | Add comment
What a great tour with a fantanstic group. It was educational, spiritual and recreational! We would love to hear your comments, thoughts or insights gained while traveling with us.
Don and Linda Clifford
9/21/201012:23:32 PM
What a great time we had! We knew it was going to be fun; but it was just like a semester of institute classes right on the site. We learned so much from Kay Godfrey and Rod Meldrum. The weather was beautiful.
Cliff Brower
9/21/201012:29:36 PM
Mark: Thanks to your and everyone who put this trip together in September. We had a great time. We brought home over 400 pictures that we took and it took me a week to put captions on them so as not to forget. We selected 175 of them to show our family for Family Home Evening and will be showing them again to more of our family. Kay was so kind as to send me some of his material and along with Rod's, we have a lot to remember. I would do it again in a heartbeat and probably will. I have told several members of our family about it, and they all say that is something they would like to do themselves. I think for me, it brought to me that Joseph Smith was a real person who lived and gave his life for us. Always it seemed like he lived so long ago and far away, but now it is something I have experienced. As to the Lamanites, we have always known they are a special people and what we see today is not what they were back then. That someday soon they will rise up and take their proper place in America. God Bless you for your great work. Cliff Brower
Barbara Miranda
9/21/201012:37:26 PM
I was impressed about the fact that lunar calendars have been found in North America and the Jews also used lunar calendars. While in South America only Solar ones have been found. Also, that Holy Stone was quite impressive. It's just exciting to know of these things. Also, if you more want positive remarks all the hotel were very nice. Kay's knowledge and understanding of Joseph Smith is astounding. He not only relates facts, he makes us feel what was happening. Walking the Trail of Hope and standing at the bank of the Mississippi made me have a greater understanding of Joseph Smith's sacrifice and also those of the other saints who were forced to leave. It took such faith and courage. I feel so frail in comparison.
LYNN AND CAROL CLIFFORD
9/24/201012:54:16 PM
Carol and I had a great time on our recent church history tour. We enjoyed Kay and Rod and their insight as they taught us about the important work that took place for the restoration of the gospel. Their expertise and knowledge of the historic sites was marvelous. We all came away with stronger convictions and testimonies of the Prophet Joseph Smith and all those who stood by him. To walk in the footsteps of our ancestors gave us a better understanding of their sacrifices so we can enjoy the blessings of the restored gospel. We felt the spirit as we have never felt it before as we stood in sacred places and walked on sacred ground. I still feel the emotions as I look at the pictures and recall the experience of being there. We took over 800 pictures which have been overwhelming to sort and edit. I have selected about 300 of our favorites that will be placed in an album along with a written narrative for each. we are anxiously awaiting to view the DVD that you are providing to us. I have been ask to share our experience with a family home evening group of "empty nesters". Thanks again, Mark, to you and your staff for this special experience. We will never forget it." Lynn Clifford.
Golden and Donna Linford
10/10/20105:27:08 PM
Please accept our thanks for an outstanding Church History Tour and visit to the Hopewell Mounds! We were pleased with everything we saw and heard. Mark Clifford did an excellent job as a tour director-everything was well planned and carried out. The hotels, eating accommodations, and guided tours made for an especially pleasant and educational experience. Rod Meldrum and Kay Godfrey were exceptional guides. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend traveling with Legacy Tours and Travel. Thanks again, Golden and Donna Linford Rexburg, Idaho
Joe & Clydene Bowen
10/10/20109:34:41 PM
This was an exceptional amazing trip! The combination of Church History and Ancient North American sites were so incredible. Our guides, Rod Meldrum and Kay Godfrey were amazing enthusiastic experts that made history come absolutly alive, standing on such historic holy ground will never be forgotten. Mark Clifford was so kind and accommodating (thanks Mark!). We enjoyed the company of all who attended the tour, great great people! great great trip!
Sam Johnson
10/27/20103:57:42 PM
I want to let you know I had a great time spiritually, and educational. Certainly brings me closer to my ancestors and to know their hardships and commitment to the Lord. Keep me advised of future trips that can build me spiritually and increase my faith. to walk in the paths of the Prophet was very meaningful and faith promoting. I realize the faith that my grandfather several times removed, Caleb Baldwin suffered alongside the Prophet and endured all of the hardships and was faithful to the end. Thanks again, Sam
CLAUDIA GROGAN
11/24/20101:27:18 PM
Hello there Mark and All, I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you so much for the amazing and wonderful trip we just finished. Mark, I really want to thank you for your kindness in dragging (helping) me everywhere. My right knee is still bruised even after 2 weeks, but I'm resting now and it will improve soon I know. I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to experience all the wonderful things we both saw and heard without your help. You are amazing!! Hugs, Claudia
PATTY WILCOX
12/3/20104:04:31 PM
I have been on a lot of wonderful tours, but this beats any experience. It was an absolute banquet of delights. I was fed spiritually, physically, socially, intellectually, and emotionally. I have come away from this experience changed and enlivened. Thanks for the "food." Have a great day, Patty Wilcox
THEON AND NACY MERRILL
12/3/20104:11:54 PM
This has been the most enlighten, educational, spiritual experience of our lives. Something that everyone should experience. This has been a life changing experience. Theon and Nancy Merrill.
CAROLYN JOHNSTON
12/3/20104:12:40 PM
The combination of the people on the tour, the bus driver, the guides, discussions and the Spirit of the Holy Ghost made the tour far superior than visiting the sights on my own. I will miss being surrounded by such outstanding circumstances on a daily basis. Carolyn Johnston.
DON AND PEGGY BUCHANAN
12/3/20104:18:30 PM
From the first day to the last day of this tour my mind was like a sponge soaking up a large amount of church history and Book of Mormon information. We loved seeing where the Book of Mormon was first published and the sacrifices that Joseph Smith and others made. We enjoyed the information at the mounds and how history intersects with the Book of Mormon. The artifacts and the different kind of mounds; burial, ceremonial and fortification where very interesting. We where surprised of the advanced culture with the use of steel, copper, flint etc. The people on the tour were wonderful and for sure we have made some long term friends. We really enjoyed everything about it. Don and Peggy Buchanan
TINA KOIUU
12/3/20104:19:09 PM
This is the combination of the two tours that I have wanted to take all of my life. Church History and the Book of Mormon. It couldn?t be more perfect. Tina Koiuu.
STAN AND ANN HANDY
12/3/20104:20:00 PM
A great spiritual experience! We have experienced renewal of faith and a greater love for the Lord. The blessings of the gospel, our heritage, and the love for others fills our hearts with an increased joy. Thank you so much for the privilege of being on the tour! Stan and Ann Handy
CHRISTINE KELLY
12/3/20104:20:41 PM
Thank you all for your expertise especially when my daughter Cindy Lou was with me. Thank you all! Christine Kelly
KEN TUCKER
12/3/20104:21:25 PM
Initially, I hesitated to come on the tour by myself but although I would have liked to share this trip with my wife, I?m glad that I was able to experience this testimony building trip. Ken Tucker
PEGGY LYNCH
12/3/20104:22:25 PM
I felt I got more than expected educationally and spiritually. I liked the pace of the tour. I had enough time at the sights. Appreciated seeing as much as possible in the time allotted. I enjoyed visits with other churches and info. ?Bottom line? I felt I got my $ worth. Thank you! I will highly recommend this tour. Peggy Lynch
DOTT STRAND
12/3/20104:23:02 PM
This tour was the ultimate spiritual and educational experience. Dott Strand
RONALD AND CAROLINE ROUSE
12/3/20104:23:51 PM
We would recommend any tour that Legacy Tours planned, we felt cared about and every effort was made to meet our needs, even before we knew what they would be ? the quality of the good people we traveled with helped to make this such an outstanding and spiritual experiences? Thank you Lynn, Betty and Mark, Dennis and Rod. Ronald and Caroline Rouse
BENN AND PATRICIA BYRCE
12/3/20104:25:40 PM
This tour had an excellent first impression to get off the plane and be met by Mark Clifford. We were very pleased to be taught and entertained by such highly educated and experienced instructors. Autumn was a perfect time for the tour. We felt very fortunate to be with tour leaders who had connections with local authorities on site. Ben and Patricia Bryce
ALLAN AND ANN NELSON
12/3/20104:26:21 PM
This trip has been an amazing spiritual experience. We have seen places and heard information that we would not have seen or heard anywhere else. It was very well planned and executed. Thank you for providing this wonderful experience for us to enjoy and to learn from . Allan and Ann Nelson
DEROY GROGAN
12/3/20104:27:53 PM
Loved the people and the beautiful moving country. The tour guides were fantastic ? well springs of knowledge. Dennis and Rod?s talks were the highlight of the trip ? sooo much amazing information. Deroy Grogan
AL AND CELIA HUISH
12/3/20104:30:39 PM
We loved the variety this tour offers ? the church history, ancient history and ties to the Book of Mormon, museums, walks/hikes, sociality of others, sharing about ourselves on the bus. The food the Amish, sacrament, temple, our good missionaries, the guests that Rod arranged for us to see ? even the jokes and the music, the shopping, Hannibal, etc. For the most part there was a great balance between the spiritual and the educational ? there was a time in the middle that I felt we were getting more educational (which was all good an interesting!) but in the end it balanced out all wonderful! We want to thank everyone who made this tour so wonderful for us ? Lynn and Betty, Mark, Rod Meldrum , Dennis and Kathy Gibbons, Hartman and Connie Rector, and Bob our sweet driver. This has been a lifetime experience for us. We would so highly recommend this tour to anyone. Al and Celia Huish
DAVID AND EDNA ALLAN
12/3/20104:31:40 PM
This tour was fantastic; better than expected. Thank for the book. That was most helpful. The mixture of church history and Hopewells and Adena all in one package is a great concept. David and Edna Allan
GEORGIA MITCHELL
12/3/20104:32:23 PM
This tour: hotels, transportation, tour conductors and guides were excellent. I wouldn?t change one thing! Georgia Mitchell
Rusty Barlow
12/3/20104:33:33 PM
The tour guides and conductors were the best! I would love to do it again! In fact this was my second time. R Barlow
Robin Wilcox
12/3/20104:34:18 PM
This was a very enjoyable trip, great restaurant choices. Rod and Dennis are outstanding masters of their information and great spirits too. Mark, our tour conductor, was the best. He stayed on top of the itinerary but still paid attention to individuals. Can?t say enough. R Wilcox
