We are Ellen Hartnett and Steve Larsen. Having both passed 60 years of age, we determined to explore our transition from the work-a-day world to something else.
Steve left corporate America in 2014. Ellen has loved being a clinical therapist for nigh on four decades, but she too is ready for new adventures.
We have two children, a daughter Blakey and a son Peter. They are fledged, and we are confident that they are on their ways.
What drives us?
- We each have had role model parents – Steve’s parents retired early and started robust new lives in Door County, Wisconsin; Ellen’s parents retired early, bought a sailboat, and lived abroad for many years, sailed back to the Caribbean, and eventually ended up in Bayfield, Wisconsin.
- We are young enough to embark on some serious adventures.
- We love to travel and experience other cultures.
- We believe in service to others.
- We like establishing community.
- We have another few years to go before we want to tap into our Social Security.
- We applied for the Peace Corps in 1980, after we were married, and were not accepted.
Ellen:
Keep me posted if you need any help. Have lots of fun.
Hugs and love
Mary
So nice to read this and see your family photo! Enjoy your new adventures.
H A P P Y Holidays & 2025 Ellen and Steve:
You’ve been adventuring for months now. Delightful to imagine. I hope in 2025 to be tunng in. Was side tracked by aftermath of Sept dizzy spell causing 3 not badly cracked ribs. Super precautions kept me sort of “under surveilance” with assorted part time caregivers. Now just 2 more days to prep for 10 days with Safipours and 10 days with N&P. Phil & Louise in Florida with her kin. May you enjoy good health, friendly people, fascinating landscapes and even more of interest & fun than you anticipated . With love, Leila P
H A P P Y Holidays & 2025 Ellen and Steve:
You’ve been adventuring for months now. Delightful to imagine. I hope in 2025 to be tunng in. Was side tracked by aftermath of Sept dizzy spell causing 3 not badly cracked ribs. Super precautions kept me sort of “under surveilance” with assorted part time caregivers. Now just 2 more days to prep for 10 days with Safipours and 10 days with N&P. Phil & Louise in Florida with her kin. May you enjoy good health, friendly people, fascinating landscapes and even more of interest & fun than you anticipated . With love, Leila P