New Year's Eve on Observation Hill in Antarctica. Decided at the last minute to skip the party at the New Zealand station and climb the hill, and found a handful of others there as well. We shared a bottle of Dom Perignon, the first and only time I've had it.

Things I could share: conservation biology, wildlife management, climate change., canning and dehydrating fruit. Could also teach a little guitar and piano, but nothing too advanced. Things I'd like to learn: cooking new kinds of food

Tales of the world, songs.

I love gardening, biking, and sitting around reading or talking in cafes. I'm a fan of walking around interesting cities, but also a fan of walking around in the wilderness--mountains, tundra, seashore, grasslands, you name it. I've sung in choruses, and also play a little guitar and piano. I am a biologist by training, and love getting to know the plants and animals where I travel. Lately I've been enjoying experimenting with ways to use and preserve the fruits and veggies that we grow.