We were in town for a conference and someone in our group suggested we do this. It was Halloween Eve, so of course I said "yes". What better way to learn about this city I had not previously visited and the people who lived in it.
I was not disappointed. Shannon took us through several in-depth stories in our 3-hour walk through the cemetery, stopping at specific graves to tell the tale, as a masterful storyteller would, holding us in suspense. sharing the needed details, providing supporting photos as needed, and then delivering the outcome, many times having me gasping at the ultimate outcome.
I love history and, truly, there was no better way to learn of it than this. On a subsequent [different] tour the next day I saw many of the places Shannon had talked about, making a nice connection.
The weather was beautiful and the scenery divine, and I was fascinated about the design of the cemetery. Throughout the entire tour, Shannon was the perfect mix of showman--funny, engaging, receptive to his audience, and he made us think and we certainly learned so much...and, boy, does he sure know how to tell his stories.
Highly recommended!
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2023
Linda, what can I truly say to this incredible gift of your compliments but an equally heart felt Thank You! I'm glad that the recommend meets the gamble proved to be a rewarding one and I'll especially take the praise for the Halloween performance when I was both exhausted and nursing a wound on my tongue from just talking for 3 hours straight for 5 back to back nights! I appreciate the special insights for others who are after the experience of After Hours and from what I've read it sounds like you'll be back and I hope to be your storyteller down the road for another adventure like a private tour! Take good care of yourself until then!