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As a young girl growing up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin, I often found myself daydreaming of far-off places and adventures in distant lands. Little did I know that at 21 years old, when I left Wisconsin, I would embark on a journey that led me to live in four foreign countries spanning a total of 12 years, and travel to over 70 countries.

 

My life truly began to unfold at 21. Seeking adventure, I visited my brother in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with aspirations of eventually moving to California. It was there that fate intervened—I met the man of my dreams, Steve. His career in the Air Force took us on an incredible journey: five years in Cheyenne, followed by two years in the Azores, Portugal; three years in Okinawa, Japan; and ultimately, Hawaii, where Steve retired from the military and we lived blissfully for eight years.   

 

We thought we’d stay in Hawaii forever, but, one night sitting on our lanai, looking at the beautiful Koolau Mountains, listening to the soft air rustle the palm tree overlooking our pool, we both said, “we need an adventure”.  Now it was my career with the Government that took us back overseas.  First Naples, Italy for three years for true adventure, then to Virginia for seven, then back overseas to Heidelberg and Wiesbaden, Germany for seven years.

 

Steve and I were at our best when exploring new territories and cultures together. Navigating foreign languages and customs united us, taking us through unforgettable experiences and building lifelong friendships. Tragically, in 2016, after 35 wonderful years together, I lost Steve to cancer in Germany.  On a different path now, I continue to cherish our shared passion for exploring the world—whether with friends, family, or venturing solo. I am still living beyond my childhood daydreams, capturing the rich diversity of our planet and its people through the lens of my camera.