Pat has sent me to several places around the globe, she is detail oriented, knows so much about wherever you want to go - I trust her totally. I have been to Africa several times, and never have had any unpleasant surprises - right now I'm living in Ghana West Africa as an ex-pat, and am very happy here . . . but since I have the itch to try something new, I'm having her look into several places in Ecuador. I choose Pat because I feel safe with her, and the places I choose to visit/live, are not on the beaten path. See the world! C'mon there are so many interesting people, things and places that await you. I am handicapped, yet my loss of mobility doesn't stop ME, so what's YOUR excuse? The clock is ticking, don't just look at the brochures - BOOK SOMETHING! It's just amazing how easy it is to make new friends when traveling, met a phone company exec from South Africa, she says, 'come and visit', so I will next year. Judy