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JC Bark
Travel Specialist
Phone:615-386-9876
Fax: 615-425-3234 (f)
Send JC an e-Mail
Certifications:
Virtuoso Accredited
Destination Specialist:
Europe, South America, Central America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Pacific Rim, Mexico
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A long time ago when film had to be loaded into large heavy metal cameras, J.C. Bark studied the great photographers and thought she’d become the next Dorothea Lange, but when she reckoned all the pitfalls that come with success; like jealousy, money, fame and hard work, she decided to pursue a simpler vocation. The travel business seemed a natural since she already loved to travel, how hard could it be? By the time she realized that becoming a Travel Agent involved actual work she was hooked.
Over the next 26 years, she sold travel, taught travel and managed travel in Kansas City, Nashville and Tucson, (where she drank her fair share of tequila hobnobbing with Caballeros). Back in Nashville with Belle Meade Vacations, she's tasked with yeowoman's duties, office equipment guru, glossy materials distribution manager, cautious website editor and numerous illustrious responsibilities in between including making the time to arrange amazing, life changing travel adventures for the fortunate few. Rumors that she was passing herself off as a Tibetan Faith Healer at Base Camp are completely unfounded.
She still follows the advice she received from a Lebanese street musician at midnight in Cuzco many years ago, “before climbing mountain finish you cognac”.
A few pearls of wisdom she’s learned along the travel route;
- Do not pet the Llamas in Machu Picchu, they have a nasty temperament.
- In Ireland, the sheep always have the right of way.
- Not all Grand Canyon Mules like their jobs.
- Do not drive the rented moped on the beach unless you’d like to visit the local hospital.
- Scorpions aren't nearly so intimidating when fried.
Thailand was incredible- ask me about it!
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