Beverly Johnson rocked the morning!

Posted by Susan Lundy

on Oct 27, 2015

Tuesday morning we heard Beverly Johnson, Paul Harris Fellow with her husband Bob Johnson, Paul Harris Fellow and former Bay Area Rotarian (SF #2 then Corte Madera Rotary before moving). This author thought it was the best program we have had in years! (How about...since the famous "learn to dance" one before I joined?) Beverly talked about downsizing (big time...to one POD storage box), renting their Marin home, and traveling everwhere. I believe I heard 125,000 miles, 35 countries, since 2011.

We learned their budget ($300 a day, but mostly spending $200); their advice (chargers, GPS with current info for country, cell/laptops); and their limitations (one backpack and one suitcase each).

We learned of their traumas (mugging and theft); their triumphs (visiting Rotary Clubs sounded great fun); and their daily activities (guess what...same as in Marin; washing, cooking, reading, and walking). Maybe travel is not for everyone, but for those who are tempted, the Johnson's have it down to a science! They leave Jan 3 to cross the Atlantic again so if anyone else wants to book them...move fast. KUDOS TO PRESIDENT BEV SHWERT for starting a conversation at a Rotary event that lead to their booking. Way to go!