I am a retired consultant/educator from Southern California; served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Africa. My recent service in Malawi ended in August ; I was in Botswana for two years prior to this.
I am adept at care of both domestic and farm animals. I am physically fit, and capable of 'running' a rural property.
A non-smoker, vegetarian, Buddhist,I will respect your home and property, and provide loving care to your pets.
I am an experienced housesitter. Housecarers has linked me with two previous housesitting opportunites - Sydney, Australia and Derbyshire, U.K. each for a two-month period. References from these homeowners as well as personal references are available.
I am a World traveler: spent the summer of travelling the Trans Mongolian Railroad. My international volunteer experience in addition to PC includes: teaching English to Arab women in a Palestinian village; working in Nepal with the Feminist Dalit Organizationthen. I also studied for six months at a Buddhist Centre in England.
My home was in Santa Barbara CA prior to joining the Peace Corps in 2008.I enjoy my adult children grandchildren, yoga and substitute teaching.
My life-experience and interests are varied. I am highly dependable and value integrity. Please contact me if you are looking for 'peace of mind' when you leave your home and pets.