1.) What brought you to Harpers Ferry? The job here at the hostel! I needed the hostel at the same time that the hostel needed me and it turned out to be a great fit!
2.) What do you love about it? I love so many things about the hostel! I enjoy meeting all the guests, and living vicariously through all their adventures! I love the sense of community in the hostel and to watch as friendships are formed between the guests.The town of Harpers Ferry is great, with so much to see, and so many outdoor activities.
3.) Favorite Memory of the hostel? I have lots of memories...of school groups and scout troops helping the hostel with projects, of campfires with guests. Last night's group of Girl Scouts performed their end of summer camp song and dance routine for the hostellers, which was pretty memorable!
4.) What state are you from? I'm from California, close to San Francisco.
5.) Favorite Way to Travel? Pick a neat spot on the map, find a job, and go. I've found that the way I get to know an area and culture best is to put roots down for a little while, get a job, and settle in to actually live there. I've been able to really experience some amazing places that way and walked away from each experience with life-long friends. I've spent two years in New Zealand, a summer at the Grand Canyon, and a year at a lighthouse on the California coast!
6.) What does travel mean to you? For me, traveling is the ultimate education. It's a way to learn about myself, about other cultures, and has played a key role in forming my personal belief system. I caught the bug, and thanks to hostels, I can travel safely and inexpensively all over the world.
