Enjoying early retirement in the Pacific Northwest. After a few years’ rest from being an international ‘road warrior’ for 35+ years, I’m finally ready to get back out there again — visiting places on my “bucket list,” and re-visiting favorite spots from past travels.

My dream trip: an extended stay in the Italian countryside, including some culinary/cooking lessons in a country villa, & the sense of living like a local. Even better if there are fur-babies close by to cuddle & hang out with!

Favorite regular trip(s): I try to get to Hawaii a couple times a year, to get my dose of Vitamin D and sunshine!