WE LIVE IN DELAWARE (OHIO) NOT IN COLUMBUS!!! To show others that the world is an absolutely wonderful place, full of great people! ABOUT US My wife & I, are 70 and 71 years old, respectively. And, now, both of us, are retired. We’re open minded, and have traveled a bit of the world. Hope to do more, though! My wife worked for a couple of non profits; and I worked mostly in business. PHILOSOPHY You go through life once - this isn't a dress rehersal! I want to make this world a better place than I found it! Think of retirement (someday) as being like the TV series "Golden Girls" - independent, but with others. I believe ANTHING is possible if one is willing to do what it takes!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Been to a couple of events with the Columbus (OH) couchsurfing group., and hosted and been hosted.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Has always been exceptional, whether hosting or being hosted.

Interests

Ray enjoys Biking and racquetball!! Hiking, water and snow skiing; and just went snowshoeing in Oregon. Discussing politics, religion, sexuality - nothing is off limits! Traveling - have seen only a small part of the world - 15 countries so far! Have burning desire to set up large hostel in Columbus OH.

In September 2016, Ray took a military hop to Guam, and had a great time, and fantastic Couchsurfing host! Ray also did a 12 day bike trip in Vietnam and Cambodia, then couchsurfed with 5 different people in the two countries.

Music, Movies, and Books

Ray likes tear jerkers - movies. Most any kind of music. Read mostly non-fiction, though have read the Alexander McCall Smith's series, "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency".
Enjoys non-fiction books on Africa, and any other non-fiction. Seem to be always reading some sort of book, magazine, or newspaper. Lately, am reading about self employment!
Judy is always reading, most fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ray did 2 years in Peace Corps at 55 years old - and fell in love with Botswana and the people!! Then, in Noveber 2015, he quit his job to go to Hawaii, for 13 months. In June 2015, Also, he rode naked in the World's Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) in Columbus, OH, at the age of 65!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you racquetball, of course! And, I'm good at exploring options that most individuals haven't considered. Also, enjoy biking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, time, and place to stay. And, lots of stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Botswana, Saudi Arabia, United States, Viet Nam

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