"I'd like that a lot" she says sincerely, "and I'm hoping that's the case. Or better yet, that time's stopped at home completely. I know that sounds selfish, but the idea of going back and knowing everything's moved on is just.."

She shakes her head, as if trying to nip that line of thought in the bud.

"Anyway. How did you get into being a guide? Was it something you were always interested in - I could see why"