NAME
Audio 10-2.mp3
DATE
November 16, 2024
DURATION
2m 32s
2 SPEAKERS
Speaker1
Speaker2
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Speaker1
Harry Park, you run a travel company which organises adventure holidays in some difficult places. How did you first
become interested in adventure travel?
Speaker2
Well, my father worked in an insurance company once. He had a family, but before that he'd spent several years
travelling the world and he never stopped telling us about it. His stories were much more exciting than the books I read,
and they made me want to travel and have adventures of my own.
Speaker1
And what made you decide to start an adventure travel company?
Speaker2
Well, when I was in my 20s, I travelled a lot in different countries. I went exploring and climbing in mountains and
deserts. I wanted to show other people how wonderful these things were. The business has been very successful, but
when I started it, I didn't know if I'd make any money.
Speaker1
Your company is called Far and Wide. How did you choose the name?
Speaker2
Well, I just called it Park Travel at first but everyone thought that was terribly boring. My wife kept suggesting different
things, but in the end it was a customer who gave me the idea. Far and wide is also the title of a book that a friend
wrote, so it reminds me of him too.
Speaker1
Oh, great. The places you visit are usually very unspoilt. Harry. Some people think it's not a good idea to take tourists
there. What would you say to them?
Speaker2
Well, most of the places we visit have no inhabitants, so we aren't going to spoil people's way of life or bring in things
like television and fridges. And I make sure that we always take care of the environment. We are careful not to cause
pollution, so we take all our rubbish away.
Speaker1
Some of the things you do are also dangerous. Do you enjoy danger?
Speaker2
Well, it's not a question of enjoying it. It's just that you can't do what I do without thinking about the possible dangers.
I'm never frightened, though. If I'm taking a group up a mountain or something like that, I just concentrate on what I
have to do and get on with it.
Speaker1
You've been to some fascinating places, Harry. What's your favourite?
Speaker2
Well, it's in India. You travel along a river through spectacular scenery and up into the mountains in Madhya Pradesh.
In the valley on the other side, there's a wonderful old castle. It's magical. The mountains hide it. So few people know
it's there.
Speaker1
Thanks for talking to us, Harry. Thank you.
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