It's always been about people and service.  I've determined eligibility for recipients of Sacramento County Social Services; volunteered as an elementary school PTA President for 2 years;  served on the City of Sacramento's first Compensation Commission for two 3-year terms determining the salary and benefits of the Mayor and city council members, and retired as a Human Resources Manager from the State of California.  But the travel bug was always with me, as I helped others curate and book travel along the way and have continued to do so.

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That travel bug bit me when I was a junior in high school.  I was selected as an American Field Service summer exchange student to England.  It wasn't just about leaving home for something different, it was to feel how a place far away was both the same and different.  Living with an English family for those 3 months gave me an indelible second family for a lifetime.  I've now known generations of this family, and am godmother to one in the 5th generation. 

 

Such is a spectacular outcome of the travel experience!  It's about Connections!  So reach out and connect with the world around you and feed your travel bug.