Once a year we get together as a family to do something special in lieu of Christmas presents. How do you satisfy the twelve of us ranging in ages from late teens to, well I'm not saying how old the grandparents are?
This year we took this Best of Brooklyn tour and we all haven't stopped talking about what a wonderful time we had.
A worry we have each year is that our teenage grandchildren will be bored with what their parents and grandparents might enjoy. Not a problem this year! They loved it, were totally engaged and say how hard it will be for next year's adventure to top this one.
Aside from the great selection of places to visit in the diverse borough of Brooklyn and the wonderful food samplings, a large measure of the success of the day for us was our guide, Laurie. Knowledgeable, funny, engaging, organized and thoughtful, she went above and beyond to make the day special for everyone on the tour. She brought out the highlights of the neighborhoods we visited with such enthusiasm, you felt the essence of what makes Brooklyn such a fascinating, vibrant place
As someone who lived at various times in Brooklyn, I cannot recommend this tour more highly.