Rick, now I know why you cancelled just a few days before departure. Beth Ruggiero, the photography leader, reached out to you upon receiving your cancellation notice but did not hear your reason for doing so or your concerns. No communication at all from you. No explanation of why you didn’t join us. I regret that you acted without consulting me or Beth. If you had expressed your concerns with us, as we asked you to do, we would have been able to address them. The advantage of a small-group workshop planned with a boutique tour company is that we are human and very personal and can make adjustments on the fly, especially when I, the owner of the company, am managing the workshop. Had I known your thoughts, I would have walked through each day of the itinerary with you to demonstrate how it would have exceeded your expectations. I have hosted 3 photography workshops in the last four years. I am very aware of what photographers want and what information helps inspire outstanding work. I regret your review, considering you did not go on the trip. Allison Scola Owner/Curator Experience Sicily