Spot on Coach Hall

Tim Hall has to be commended for his expert leadership. This is his 10th European Dream in a row, and his experience makes this trip flow. These dreamers enjoy parroting his original catch phrases such as "hotels are sanctuaries," "curfews are permission to sleep," "lift and carry," and "NN--give your busmate a neighbor nudge."

With Coach Hall not only do the trains run on time, but they run with style. Drawing on his thespian skills from his high school days--he starred in three school plays at Rolling Hills High--he keeps a running commentary on the day's events that has the kids in stitches. He knows when to be perched above them and when to give the kids some elbow room.

It's the balance of fun and obligation to the group that makes this trip a success.

When the English get a perfect pint they say "Spot on!" So I say to Coach Hall,
"Spot on!" for another perfect trip.