Originally Posted by
BigAura
If you're not trading for an asset then free is free, IMO. I've met others on the road who have charmed their way to many free benefits, and there's nothing wrong with that, assuming that the charmed-recipient is content with the result in-the-end.
BUT your charmed-results may not necessary be fair, by way of comparison, to what most should expect.
Agreed. My cost would be the same regardless but I understand it's lower than most people would spend while on tour.
Originally Posted by
Doug64
That route never gets down into the canyon, but it is hard to tell that from a map. However you can drop down to the marina and state park if you want.
Great photo. I was under the impression the marina and state park
was the canyon. We did the ride annually for a few years but otherwise not too familiar with the area.
Originally Posted by
jefnvk
Free is free. That said, things occurring free should neither be budgeted for, nor passed on as things one can expect, nor used as a realistic expectation as to a trip cost.
I got an 18EUR bottle of beer for free on my last tour, because the Dutch gentleman was happy he just got his tax money back and there were American tourists in his favorite bar, and wanted to treat us to a unique beer they had. Never expecting that to happen again
+1 - Well said. Free beer is always good!