Now retired from work and living comfortably. I am looking for someone to build a strong relationship. A strong relationship takes time and commitment. One has to be willing to sacrifice for the other to insure their happiness. This relationship cannot prove itself by spending a week together in Kiev or wherever.

I am looking to find this person and travel the world together in Europe to see the exquisite architecture and history and to Thailand to ride elephants and pet tigers (or if you prefer, to ride tigers and pet elephants). Also, travel to Africa and see the amazing animals, esp. cheetahs!

The ideal person is one who stays both physically and mentally fit. One who understands and cares about the world happenings and who cares about becoming a better person. One who always seeks, as I do, to improve themselves by caring about others. Physically, I believe in maintaining a sound body by cardio and weights at the gym and bicycling. One's body is their temple and they should treat it as such. Age is important only to the degree that we maintain the same "joie de vivre" (joy of life) and approach to life. I would prefer someone in the age range of 49-56 but am flexible. Relative to height, and maximum of 167 cm., prefer petite body type.