stupid tourist questions

I used to teach that the only stupid questions are the ones that remain unasked. I have come to know better.

As proof, I offer these actual questions asked by tourists (reported by travel agents and cruise workers):

• "Are there any lakes in the Lake District?"
• "In what month is the May Day demonstration?"
• "Is Wales closed during the winter?"
• "Why did they build so many ruined castles and abbeys in England?"
• "What time of night does the Loch Ness monster surface and who feeds it?"
• "Does this elevator go down, too?"
  
• "Can I wear high heels in Australia?"
• "Which direction is north in Australia?"
• "Was this man-made?" (asked by a tourist observing the Grand Canyon)
• "Do you know of any undiscovered ruins?"
• "How far above sea level are we?" (asked by a passenger while on a cruise)
• "Is the island surrounded by water?"
• "What happens to the ice sculptures after they melt?"
• "How many fjords to the dollar?"
• "What time's the 2 o'clock tour?"
• "Will I get wet if I go snorkeling?"
• "Is that the same moon we see at home?"

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