Todays Spotlight is on ... Jean

aka: Jeanie,  1happyhiker    

Occupation:  I have 2 at the moment: Home Carer; working with the elderly giving the help & support they need to stay in their own home rather than residential care. Bus Driver;  I do a school run mainly but sometimes help out with service runs or private hire if I have time.  The kids I drive are aged from about 5 - 9 yrs and they drive me nuts they squabble so much. Trouble is I'm no good at giving them a row.  I just have to look at their wee faces and I can't keep mine straight!! 

Family:  Been with Alex for 19 yrs now, married for 14......that's scary it's gone so fast. No kids but I have 4 sisters who all have so we are a big family and I love it when we all get together.

Characteristic that describes you best: Determination, my star sign is Capricorn...I am a stubborn old goat!! 

Interests/hobbies: My big passion these days is hill-walking.  There's nothing I like better than a Sunday spent tramping the hills with my friends.

Reading also when I get time ....love Wilbur Smith novels.

Places you've been to: Paris, various Spanish resorts, Turkey, Romania, Greek Islands, Morocco, Cairo, Jerusalem, The Gambia, Florida, Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada & various UK places. 

Favorite place:  I have 2;  Grand Canyon because it is just so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. The island of Skye for much the same reason and because it was always our special place in the early years of marriage.  We used to hide out there in the peace and quiet when certain outside influences got to us.  

Proudest accomplishment:  Sorry folks...I know I'm a Grand Canyon bore but it has to be last summer when I hiked from the north to the south rim.  It was a fantastic experience I'll never forget and made me feel really proud of myself.

Future Goal:  I'm quite happy with my life really but there's nothing a good lottery win couldn't improve.  I would love to travel more before I pop off.  Places high on a long list are Australia, N.Z., South America....I could go on and on!!