I give Gary two thumbs up and all bonus points for being reliable, helpful and kind. Good choice for excursions, short or long distance.
While some might recommend driving yourself, I found it relaxing and enjoyable to have someone who knows where he's going and the customs of the road and so forth to take care of all that while I gawked and took photos.
To each his/her own...but I don't think you'll be sorry riding with Gary.
Cheers.