In 2014 I retired from a life-long career in real estate to travel and spend more time with family and friends. I love to cook, entertain, and meet people of different cultures. I love to dance, hear live music, bargain hunting at brocantes and vide greniers, and in general, making the most of each day. We have a home in southern France, southwest of Carcassonne, and our main home in Wimberley, Texas. Currently we are at our home in Wimberley, about 30 miles south of Austin.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have traveled quite a bit and intend to travel more. I think couch surfing is a great way to meet people where you are traveling, and to offer a comfortable, safe and economic place to people who are traveling in one's area. It's also an amazing way to visit other countries, discover more about their culture, and make new friends.

Interests

• architecture
• dancing
• wine
• gardening
• reading
• live music
• real estate
• dan

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: from the 60's-80's, R&B, some C&W, soundtracks, Broadway, classical
Movies: Anything with Meryl Streep, Katherine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn; GWTW
Books: Historical fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in France for over a year!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help with English practice, share the culture of Texas, and I have lots of information about SW France.
I would love to learn more about the cultures of other peoples, their lifestyles, the food they eat, special dishes, their daily lives, and more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The culture of Central Texas and where to hear live music, enjoy some great food, find local products, see historical sights, cooking meals, generally having a pleasurable stay.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States