Here are some comments from people who have participated on past trips. Many have found they have to purchase additional luggage to bring home the shells!
"I just want to say thank you for the wonderful experience in the Bahamas. I loved every minute and stayed very happy for days afterward. There were so many things you did to make our visit even better, and I'm not the only one who noticed. Like setting up the beach trip on Tuesday, bringing me the milk conch and the helmet. I loved it all, even the water cutoff and the sweating. Those things add to the charm." (Bimini, 2001)
"It is rare these days to get all that you pay for. However, I want you to know how pleased I was with the shelling trip to Mexico. I feel that I got my money's worth, and then some. My friends can't believe all the shells I brought back and are asking me if I would do it again. My answer is always YES. Thank you for a truly wonderful experience. I look forward to joining you again, soon." (Guaymas, 2000)
"Thank you so much for a very wonderful shelling trip. It exceeded my every expectation...It would be hard to say what was my most favorite stop...It is certainly true that the first stop...was mind- boggling. I had never, never, ever seen such a diverse gathering of beautiful shells on a beach...I would have been happy with just Margarita but the trip to... the beach at Amuay was also amazing..." (Venezuela, 2000)
"Now that almost all of our shells are cleaned we've REALLY got the shelling bug. We were so surprised at some of the cockle shells we brought back. They are very orange and yellow... really, really special... One Murex in particular just blew us away. It looked gray and faded, but it's actually a very dark burgundy. The music volutes are awesome. We're still in shock over how many really special shells we brought home. We can't believe how many beautiful specimens our group found. What I'm telling you is... you've really done it! We can hardly wait to go shelling again! Bill and I had a tremendous time in Venezuela...now we've decided we BOTH want to go to Mexico in December. Can you stand it? One thing is certain, I'm bringing a lot less clothes and a lot more packing material for shells." (Venezuela, 2000)
"Peggy had the agenda well-planned so that by the end of the week, we...found more than 1,500 individual shells in more than 80 different species, most of which we had never seen or heard of before...It was truly heaven on earth for us... We were told to each bring an empty suitcase to hold all the shells we would find - definitely not an exaggeration." (Venezuela, 1998)
I am almost finished with a first run through the Mexico shells. Just a few over 200 species. Must say I was very pleased with the trip. (Guaymas, 2007)
"...she knew where the seashells would be. She did not disappoint us... took us to beaches that aren't even on the map. We were the only ones there and we felt like explorers...Take lots of film...so you can relive the adventure. Take binoculars for birds, animals, flowers and scenery." (South Africa, 2000)
"Peggy, if you didn't figure it out, I had a marvelous time at Chub Cay. I was living a dream. You are a great organizer and, of course, your knowledge of shelling and willingness to share is wonderful for someone like me... If this trip was a good example, you also attract good people. You obviously already are attracting your own 'groupies'" (Chub Cay, 2002)
"How do you FIND these places?!" (Baja, 2005)
"When you go with Peggy, you always find shells!" (Panama, 2005)
"A belated thanks again for a great shelling experience. I've been cleaning shells all week and am nowhere near done." (Key West, 2005)
"I had a wonderful time on the trip, and I want to thank you again for being such a great 'host'. I thought we had a very compatible group, and you were very patient and helpful to us all." (Pacific Northwest, 2005)