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Hello fellow adventurers! I am Maureen. I am in my 50s and love to meet new people while traveling. In summer 2023, I walked "the camino" in Spain with my husband (over 70 miles!) and it was so worth it. I was a stay-at-home mom for 20 years, but now I have an empty nest. Teaching science online is what I do while at home, but that flexibility also allows me to hit the road when my schedule permits. Staying in shape, eating healthy food and learning new things is what motivates me. I have all sorts of homemaking skills, such as cooking and cleaning for large groups of people. We come from a big family! I do lawn-mowing, landscaping and hiking for fun. I have basic computer skills and can teach many things. Some of my passions are being in nature, learning off grid self-sufficiency, holistic healthy living, manual projects and art work. I love music, reading and dancing. I also love God and my country. My husband and I are Catholic and have been on many pilgrimages throughout our lives.
Hello there! I am Christopher. I am a natural wanderer and a jack of all trades. I am in my 50s and have traveled extensively. Currently, I am on sabbatical from work and am taking the opportunity to go places and try new things. My skills include all kinds of fixing things in homes and buildings, electrical and mechanical. I have been a manager of projects in NYC, in hospitals and corporations. I was a volunteer construction foreman for Habitat for Humanity where I helped to build houses. I have a good understanding of computers and can help with technical problems. HVAC is my main area of expertise. In summer 2024, my wife talked me into a camper project and we spent a lot of time that summer fixing up a Palomino travel trailer. I learned a lot from that! We got to use it and camped both on (park campgrounds) and off grid (Cracker Barrel, anyone?!) According to my wife, I am good at figuring out mass transportation in foreign countries ...since I am a native New Yorker. Although originally a city slicker, I've been in rural northwest NJ for almost 20 years. My passion is being a backyard lumber jack, learning off-grid self-sufficiency, gardening, listening to music and multitasking on DIY projects. My Catholic faith is important to me, keeping me peaceful and grounded in a hectic world. I look forward to my next adventure!
Interests
Writing
Van life
Sailing / Boating
Performing arts
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Fitness
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Culture
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Astronomy
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sign language (American): Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We are fluent and can teach the English language. We have some knowledge of Spanish and American Sign Language. We are open to learning new languages.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
We are handy around the house. Inside and outside tasks are welcome. We can manage a household, fix things, do manual labor or technical computer document labor. We have raised a large family and can take care of children, special needs or the elderly. We can teach and share our knowledge of various topics discussed above in our profile. Christopher is the fix-it guy and Maureen is the creative baker/cook.
Age
57 & 57
What else ...
Christopher strums the guitar and would like to get better at playing it. Maureen loves to dance zumba and does exercises with stretches and stances (yoga adjacent) . We both like Tai chi and karate katas. We like to watch movies, play board games, cards and karaoke. We like playing volleyball, bike riding, kayaking and sitting by a campfire. At home, we like to ride our ATVs around our property. Maureen likes to cook and bake, read books and write. We both like to discover new places.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Christopher sometimes gets hayfever and congestion from dog hair/dander. Maureen has no allergies.Special dietary requirements
We will eat whatever you provide or will bring what we need. We like to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. We usually try to maintain a high protein, low carb diet with fewer additives or preservatives when possible. We do make exceptions of course.
