Marilyn & Gerald

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  • Travel information

    We are currently

    At home

    Our next destination:

    Marrakesh, Morocco
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  • Description

    I REALLY enjoy traveling - meeting people, appreciating a different culture, learning new things every day. I have been fortunate for opportunities to travel in many different countries - and have loved every one. I usually travel with family and arrange to get to our destination several days before they arrive, just for the joy of exploring on my own. It is both terrifying and thrilling!
    Many, many years ago I was a high school exchange student to Thailand for a summer. Then in 2007 I travelled back with 2 sisters to visit my host family. If laughter adds years to your life, I gained about 10 years!
    I spent 24 years as a dental hygienist (try laughing at that!) and was able to go to Guatemala 5 different times to do dental work in a tiny community. Working while living brings me so much joy.
    I am looking forward to new experiences, new stories to add to my life, new people to share life with.

  • Interests

    Nature
    Camping
    Hiking
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    I would enjoy teaching English in a relaxed situation!

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  • Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

    We're interested in:  

    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    House and pet sitting
    Gardening

    Some knowledge of:  

    Charity Work
    Teaching

    Able to teach about:  

    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    DIY and building projects
  • More details about your skills

    GARY - He has a degree in electrical engineering and worked most of his career for the state of Oregon analyzing auto emissions as an environmental engineer. He has lots of experience with computers and IT. He is also amazing at fixing things (his parents would get him up to assemble all the Christmas gifts for his siblings!). If he doesn't know how to do something, he knows how to find a video online to help him. He is very meticulous and careful - you know every job he does will be well-done.
    MARILYN - I have done many jobs in my life . I started young since my father was a chicken/sheep farmer and when our hands were big enough to hold an egg, we worked. I have a strong work ethic! I have been a bank teller, a school teacher (7th grade-high school science) and substitute teacher. I helped start a preschool and was a campus pastor at a college. I learned a lot about people as the receptionist at a drug and alcohol rehab center. I finished my work life as a dental hygienist. I think this mainly is a testament to my flexibility and adaptability - I can do a little bit of everything!

  • Age

    73 & 67

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements

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