karenmaslen

I live in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK in a town which is famous for being William Shakespeare's birthplace.

I am 54, with one son (31) who currently lives with me.....he is a talented artist and illustrator. He is just getting started with a business making costumes out of leather.

I am taking a year out to regroup and I am going to do a degree next year in linguistics.

My interests are music, comedy, reading, swimming, gardening, making things, arts, meeting people and travel. I am particularly interested in foreign travel and different cultures. My favourite holiday was to Gujurat and Rajhasthan in India, where I went in 2002. I love meeting people and would love to backpack around the world. I am currently planning a trip for 2014 to Morocco, Africa (north and south), India, China, Japan and Tibet.

I love cats and I currently have a beautiful ginger tom. The handsome beast in the picture is my departed Pof, who was very much loved and 18!!

I like postcards which are quirky, funny or arty, including handmade ones. I also like natural history, amazing scenery, stones, animals, local traditions, costumes, crafts...that about covers most things!.... don't particularly like the typical tourist views. Also, if you are from Finland, I collect Kaj Stenvall cards....he is ace.

So......I look forward to hearing from you!!!