As Guests:

They couldn't have been more thoughtful.  Sent us home with lemons, oranges and grapefruit from their back yard trees, plus turkey sandwiches, soda, yogurt and grapes packed for lunch on our long drive home.
Tom and Mary Ann C., South Carolina

Invited us to a Sons of Norway potluck dinner.  Food was outstanding and fun people!
Don and Lorene C., California

She has to be the "hostess with the mostest".  Took Jim to the airport while I did my hair; made maps; got me a great seat reservation for a musical; wonderful breakfast; and has everything in the guest apartment labeled that a guest might ask for.
Jim and Cherie S., New York

Becky served us a Kentucky dinner that was quite a treat.  Excellent visit!
Pat and Donna M., Virginia

It is inspiring to think that people in their eighties are still interested in entertaining guests in their home.  Robert and Sally are full of interesting stories to tell of their travels.  Their house is tucked away from the crowds in a tranquil setting.
Neill and Barbara S., California

Jane is a very gracious hostess.  Her home, on the second floor of an apartment building, is artfully decorated and located overlooking an inlet of the harbor.  She is an interesting, warm person.
Hank and Nancy B., New Mexico

As Hosts

Have always had a great time with ATC people.  We are heading to Australia and New Zealand next week and hope to stay with members there.
George and Karen C., California

Finally, our first guests!  A delightful couple who share our love of jazz--we enjoyed each other's CD's.
John and Pat V., Florida

They were on a 100 day trek from California to Canada and back just after retirement--a nice, active couple!
Thurston and Barbara H., Canada

We enjoyed their stay here very much--good company and very considerate.
Colin and Margaret C., England

Lovely, lovely folks!  It turns out Tom and I both attended the same junior high school in Denver--earlier this century.
Bill and Colleen H., Ohio

An extremely lovely couple whom we were happy to host.  We now consider them as friends.
Ralph and Sally K., South Africa
 

I found that I picked up more than I planned as an Affordable Travel Club guest this year.  No need to double check the silver chest or art collection, I'm referring to the extras that we received from some wonderfully generous hosts: that apple cake recipe, the chocolates on the pillow, the wool wax creme, the spaghetti dinner, a new way of looking at Fate's cards, the muscle relaxants after a day of over-exertion, the travel tips, the sharing of books, music, gardens (the snapdragons transplanted splendidly!), the good laughter and new friendships.  Such a long list for a half dozen nights out!

Now back home, I have been nourished by Footsteps: One at a Time, "Family Living and Learning Before the Age of Analysis."  The author, Phyllis Miletich, draws upon 52 years of marriage and a household of 5 children as she polishes insights.  I am grateful to Betty S. for sending the book my way and I intend to pack it for our next venture forth and hope that our next host will also find it a jewel and keep it traveling the Affordable Travel circuit.
Flo H., Washington State