Rafael/Debbie/Linda
United States
May 28, 2020 - Jun 7, 2020
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 15/May/2021
My husband and I retired in June 2018. I was in the Navy and then taught physics at the Naval Postgraduate School for a number of years. My husband taught English for many years. We have three children who are all grown and living on their own. Our favorite activity is hiking and observing nature. I'm also a big fan of gardening. My husband enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
Additional languages spoken
Polish, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Hiking,
The Arts
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Rafael/Debbie/Linda
United States
Kate
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
Homesit Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | White Mountains, Lincoln, NH, USA | Maine, USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house is almost exactly halfway between Monterey and Salinas off Hwy 68. It takes 20 minutes if there’s no traffic to get to either city. The houses are set fairly far apart out here. Wild turkey, California quail, and hummingbirds are common guests. Our 3 bedroom 2.5 bath house has beautiful views of the surrounding hills.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The lots in our neighborhood are all about 1 acre large, so it's kind of halfway between suburban and rural. The neighborhood dogs like to bark sometimes, and there's a bit of traffic noise from cars on Corral de Tierra. Otherwise it's a quiet place where the sound of visiting hawks, hummingbirds, turkeys, and quail can be appreciated.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Where to start? It's a short (10 min) drive to three parks for hiking or biking. There are at least ten more parks for hiking within 15 miles. Monterey Peninsula has a unique climate. It's rare to get temperatures over 80F (27C), and the humidity is low. So it's a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. The Pacific Ocean is 11 miles from our house. The water is too cold to swim in without a wetsuit, but it offers pleasant beaches and great views. A perennial favorite is the drive south along Highway 1 towards Big Sur. Monterey is a smallish town, but it has a world-class aquarium, many restaurants, and a few concert centers and theaters. The "cottages" and shopping in Carmel are definitely worth a day of their own. Pacific Grove has a very nice natural history museum. A bit further away is the Ano Nuevo Park where you can see huge elephant seals.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
I make every effort to make sure the house is clean and tidy before we leave and appreciate coming home to find it the same way. You simply must enjoy the covered patio - particularly in the morning and late afternoon!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 15/May/2021
My husband and I retired in June 2018. I was in the Navy and then taught physics at the Naval Postgraduate School for a number of years. My husband taught English for many years. We have three children who are all grown and living on their own. Our favorite activity is hiking and observing nature. I'm also a big fan of gardening. My husband enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
Additional languages spoken
Polish, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Seniors
MoreLessProfession
teachers (Retired)
Rafael/Debbie/Linda
United States
Kate
United Kingdom
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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