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11 March 2003,
in memoriam

Kay Holley

Skip and Nana Rimer Palatine, Illinois USA

From our opening walking tapas tour in Madrid, to Toledo, to the old town of Chinchon, we couldn't have been in better hands. Special thanks to opening up my family's eyes to the works of El Greco. Mom and Martin have both commented on the special tactics you shared used by El Greco to save face in the deal gone south so to speak. I would recommend your tours to anyone traveling to Madrid. I can see why Dimples thought we would enjoy your present and past and knowledge of Madrid and surroundings. Muchas gracias! Mary McGrath

Joe  Kieta - Merced, California

I want to extend sincere thanks for all of your assistance to make our trip to Madrid so wonderful. I know you were busy with your move, but you still found time to call La Opera and let the restaurant staff know about our special night. We had an exquisite dinner that we will not soon forget. I ended up proposing to Sandra before dinner near the palace. It was fantastic. We walked the

streets nearby that you had taken us through the night before, and

I was amazed at the amount of information I recalled from your informative walk (as you probably could tell, I was pretty jetlagged at that time). It's clear you have a passion for Madrid that is unsurpassed.

Thanks again, Stephen, for all of your help. We plan on returning to Madrid in a year and will be sure to pay our annual dues to the Wellington Society. It's nice to know we a friend in Spain.

Todd Reid and Colbey Emmerson Reid Seattle, WA

Colbey and I just wanted to write and let you know what a pleasure it was meeting you in Madrid. Your walking tours, and more importantly your friendship, were the highlights of our visit to Spain. What a wonderful way to spend the first night of our honeymoon in Madrid and what charming and gracious hosts you were. You made us feel right at home in your adopted city.

 We have been telling all our friends and family about the Wellington Society and we hope they will contact you should they visit Madrid. We also look forward to future to visits to Madrid (next time we WILL take in a bullfight) and to applying for lifetime membership in the Wellington Society.

Cheers Stephen! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Betsy Roach, USA

"Thank you very much for a spectacular tour of the inner workings of Madrid. I enjoyed immensely the opportunity to learn about the neighborhoods, the history and without saying the warm hospitality extended to me by the friends of the Wellington Society. The fact that I was able to sample some delicious red wine, white wine, beer, claret and port before the tour ended only enhanced my overall enjoyment."

Meredith,Lucia and Claire
Exchange Students Studying in Rome

"We had an amazing time and we have all raved to our parents and friends in Rome about the history we learned, plus the great food and drinks! The tour definitely made our trip to Madrid. I have actually given your name to a friend of mine here who is coming to Madrid in a few weeks, so you might be hearing from her. Thanks again and say hi to the family!!"

From Charles Elwell, UK

"My father and I can only gasp in admiration at your ability to reveal such detail. You are to history what the Hubble telescope is to astronomy".

From Dan & Sharon. Greece

"Our evening together was memorable beyond belief. Everything was lovely; the food, wine and especially the company! "

From: Mr. & Mrs. Binyamin A. Zomer. Israel

"We have not been able to stop talking about our time in Madrid. Our nights with you, Mr. Chairman, were the highlight of our time there. Your knowledge of the streets and all that they have to offer, coupled with your quest for a good time make an evening with you a must."

From

Lance Carnes, CA USA

The Wellington Society tour was the highlight of my visit to Madrid. I've recounted the tour to many friends, noting that it covers the obscure yet colorful parts of the city. And also, it was the first walking tour where I never once was thirsty for more than a few minutes.

We made it safely home after our most excellent trip to Madrid. We would like to thank you for the wonderful time we had with you on the Madrid walking tour and the trip to Toledo. The Madrid walk was a great experience with the wonderful food and the great stories and history. Toledo was a truly beautiful city, the fact that it was Corpus Christi made it a once in a lifetime trip. The morning at the Parador on the hill overlooking the city was a sight that we will never forget. The sage covered streets along with the city decorated in its finest was an awesome sight. We hope that you had a great time with your daughter and the wine that you brought went to celebrate a joyous occasion. We hope to be able to return again soon and for our next opportunity to take a tour with the chairman. Here is our address as promised: Kendra & Josh Parker

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 Joanne Bushey, Washington USA

"Hello Stephen, We are home from Spain and we all had such a good time.  We want to thank you for such a fun evening on Saturday, the 11th, and the informative day at the bullfight on Sunday, the 12th. I want to
thank you personally for helping Jerry with my birthday celebration.  That was a fun evening."

From Merritt and Leah, NYC, USA

"Merritt and Leah, here. We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful night in Madrid. We´ve just finished up 4 days in Barcelona, which is a lovely city, but I must say that Madrid has been my favorite, largely thanks to you. The bullfight on Sunday was highly enjoyable and I took your suggestions regarding seating and I think I had the best seats in the house".

From

Vaughters Family South Carolina, USA

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for making our visit to Spain so memorable. We all learned so much. We're having fun remembering our good times in Madrid and Toledo with you. Thanks so much for your kindness.".