I am curious and a lifelong learner and I believe that travel is the best way to learn about myself and the world around me. I turned 70 this year and am planning 12 trips in 12 months inspired by Jen Ruiz of jenonajetplane.com

I retired after over 45 years of working in various industries including nursing, legal, architecture, finance, and non-profit and now own a travel and virtual assistant business. I like to help people with technology.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I often travel solo and saw this as a wonderful chance to meet some cool people as I move about the world.

Interests

• singing
• dancing
• travel
• museums
• cooking and baking

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music -- Broadway musicals, jazz vocals, gospel
Favorite Movies -- too many to list but here are a few -- Yentl, The Sound of Music, The Greatest Showman, The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, Wicked, and anything with Tracey and Hepburn
Favorite Books -- again too many to list -- The Alchemist, The Bible, The Joy of Cooking, The Four Agreements

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Apart from raising two wonderful humans to be responsible men, taking a hot air balloon over the Valley of the Kings was amazing. I was so afraid to go up but I am glad I did. Watching the sunrise was breathtaking

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach cooking and baking and candy-making
I am interested in learning about new cultures, new foods

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and would be happy to prepare a meal or provide the ingredients so we could cook together. I can help with housework. Help take care of any pets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States