Went to Rome during the Jubileo, and did confession at the Vatican. It's quite a story. I got yelled at by the Swiss Guard!

Happy to help guests plan fun days, and when possible and desired, will be happy to go to the fun places with them. Hudson Valley is absolutely rampant with beautiful places and interesting things to do. Mohonk Mountain House, Minnewaska State Park, Ice Caves, Storm King, Opus 40, Dia Beacon, FDRs house, Vanderbilt's house, Mills Mansion, swimming holes, cross country skiing (if there is snow on the ground), John Burrough's home, waterfalls, Culinary Institute of America, Eleanor Roosevelt's home, farmstands galore, Catskill Mountain Railroad, water towers overlooking the Catskills and Hudson River, Holy Cross Monastery, more stone houses than anywhere else in the country, etc etc. House is modest, car is red, and our hearts and minds are open.

I am a great helper, and quite capable. I can make a yummy simple dinner, and am happy to clean up afterwards. Maybe better yet - my french toast casserole can't be beat for breakfast! Happy to make beds and tidy up before leaving, too, of course.

Writing, walking, traveling, museums, reading, visiting historic sites.