David & Lorna
United Kingdom
Sep 8, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 09/Aug/2018
We retired several years ago from careers in quality assurance, teaching, and non-profit management. We have used our retirement to pursue travel interests, primarily through HomeLink exchanges. Though we have liked every exchange greatly, we have particularly enjoyed the several hospitality exchanges that have afforded us the opportunity to get to know some wonderful exchange partners. We enjoy a wide variety of interests, with particular emphasis on history and the arts.
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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David & Lorna
United Kingdom
Bill & Gloria
Canada
Marc
Belgium
Richard & Sherry
United States
The Piducks were so accommodating, and such lovely people that we are considering doing it again. Sherry and Richard
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood located just outside Richmond, Virginia, about a 2-hour drive or train trip from Washington. It was constructed in 2002, is very comfortable, with up-to-date appliances. For a couple, everything needed is on the ground floor. For larger groups, additional sleeping accommodations are located upstairs. There is a large-screen HD television, a good high fidelity sound system, and high speed WiFi. The house is equipped with a backup electrical generator that starts automatically in the event of an electrical power failure. In summer, much of our time (meals, games, socializing) is spent in the gazebo in our woodland garden. At cooler times of the year, the sauna is an attractive feature. Washington, DC, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean beaches are all within a 2-hour drive.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood, Bexley West, is located just a few minutes drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. It is a hilly, wooded community situated along two small lakes. Properties are large and nicely landscaped. The homes were constructed from the mid-1980's. The streets are ideal for walking, as are the hiking trails in Rockwood Park, just a 5-minute drive away. There is a lovely public golf course just a two-minute drive away. Nearby is Henricus, the second community founded by the British in North America, now a historical park. Downtown Richmond is only a 15-minute drive away, and it has a great many historical sites and cultural attractions (museums, one of America's top ten art galleries, symphony, live theaters, etc.).
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house, it is only a few minutes drive to a wide selection of restaurants, shopping centers, cultural venues, and outdoor activities.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our home is not "child-proofed" so we allow only older, responsible children. We request that there be no smoking. Otherwise, we ask only that a fellow exchanger treat our property with the same respect that we will give theirs.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 09/Aug/2018
We retired several years ago from careers in quality assurance, teaching, and non-profit management. We have used our retirement to pursue travel interests, primarily through HomeLink exchanges. Though we have liked every exchange greatly, we have particularly enjoyed the several hospitality exchanges that have afforded us the opportunity to get to know some wonderful exchange partners. We enjoy a wide variety of interests, with particular emphasis on history and the arts.
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessOur personal links
David & Lorna
United Kingdom
Bill & Gloria
Canada
Marc
Belgium
Richard & Sherry
United States
The Piducks were so accommodating, and such lovely people that we are considering doing it again. Sherry and Richard
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