Recently retired, looking to travel once or twice a year. Oddly balanced personality...right and left brained, introvert and extrovert. I like to plan, but then be flexible. I love to share experiences but then have alone or quiet time. I enjoy both the familiar and "well hell, that was different."
I have a broad sense of humor from dad jokes too slow burns. I have never understood potty humor. I love to share stories. I am spiritual and a Universalist. Just don't question my belief in the healing properties of dark chocolate.
I'm easy going unless you're not, which kinda makes sense. I'm a zero drama person, life's too short. On the other hand, allergies to gluten and dairy means I'm a pain to be with when ordering at restaurants.
Smoking, recreational drugs, and poor hygiene are areas where I am inflexible. On the other hand, and call me a hypocrite, I enjoy drinking in moderation, especially wine, beer, and whiskies.
Oh, I'm 6'6" tall, which means I'm good at spotting good seating in a crowd.
Country:
United States
City:
AUSTIN
Relationship status:
Single
Languages:
English
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Interests
I love a mix of being out in nature, sightseeing, taking in the arts, soaking in atmosphere, and being lazy in between. Love to hike/backpack and camp as well. I like a mix of city (especially if old), countryside, mountains, and beach. If you couldn't tell, I believe passionately in the Oxford comma. I'm rusty, but I like to scuba and downhill ski (sorry, no black slopes for me.) For one trip a year I'm interested in Europe, especially Italy but really the list is long. The other annual trip would be U.S. or Canada. Canadian Rockies by train?
Travel style
Not really sure what to put here. Not hostels, not The Ritz. Though I do admit I prefer to spend on experiences and good food, not accommodations. I tend to plan ahead (places to stay, major reserved attractions, etc.) but leave time for lots of spontaneity. Do not like speed/cram vacations, I look for a moderate pace. Twelve countries in three days isn't for me. I like to go off the beaten path to taste the non-tourist trodden experiences. At the same time, I don't do stupid dangerous things. (I have in the past, what was I thinking!?) Packing style? So if Hawaii, I travel super light except for snorkeling/ scuba gear if going to Kauai (never been) and want to backpack/camp. If Europe, fuller bag to allow for cultural events, weather, etc. I work hard not to overpack. My goal is a single large travel backpack for short to medium length trips. I have tried over and over to learn a foreign language to no avail. I'm trying Italian now since I love Italy and it's the most likely country I'll repeat. So, I'll be using Google translator until I have a miraculous breakthrough in learning. Hmmm, if I can think of what else to put here, I'll add it later.
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