Date women from United States / California / Idyllwild, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I'm slim, pretty, with a great smile. I'm passionate about enjoying life to the fullest. After losing my sister, my mom and my dad, I
appreciate every day as a gift and I value my friends like family. I love nature, hiking, kayaking, and spending time up at my mountain cabin in Idyllwild. I'm outgoing and fun to be with, intelligent, warm and caring, affectionate, and love to be held in the arms of someone I love. I'm a good friend, and a good companion, down to earth and genuine.
Travel is my passion. I lived in Italy in the 70's, speak Italian, and love a great dish of pasta. I like meeting people from all walks of life. I'm spontaneous and like to share a good adventure. I love outdoor cafes, listening to live music, especially jazz and blues. Love to dance, love the beauty and excitement of the underwater world, walking in the rainforest and listening to the sounds of the jungle. After a 30 year career as a travel agent, I now have the time for my creative hobbies of writing and photography.
Although I've never been married, I have been in committed long relationships. I'm 59 but look much younger and prefer to be with a man who is younger or close to my age. I'm 5'6" and I'm attracted to men who are taller than I am. My photos are current. Would
appreciate it if yours are too.
I'm looking for a warm, affectionate guy, full of life, an intelligent man who loves the outdoors, someone I can talk to about anything, someone who has some free time to travel, who loves music, exploring, someone I can laugh with and can be a comfort in difficult times. My ideal man is a deep thinker, he enjoys being active and also enjoys quiet time on the deck at sunset. He's romantic and passionate, my buddy, my playmate, my pal.