A transplant from Belgium, land of the chocolates, beer, Brel, Tin Tin and fries - though don’t be fooled, not all Belgians like mayo.
Curious by nature, I am a scientist by day. However, I do like a good balance with some culture too: museums, the symphony, lectures, movies and good food, wandering through town, checking out the farmers market. I have a liberal mindset and put more value in a lifestyle of respect for human kind and nature than religion.
I love the outdoors: climbing, skiing, biking, hiking and backpacking. I would like to pick up ocean kayaking and take a trip along the Washington shore or in Baja for whale watching. Other sports include tennis, running, yoga, etc. Yes, I can't sit still very long - if you see me on the beach, I'll be the one running around, playing beach ball or volleyball ….not sunbathing.
Patagonia was my most recent trip and am considering Morocco next, but welcome other recommendations.

A slight accent

Mostly foreign or independent movies including Black book, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Professional, Cinema Paradiso, Blue, I've loved you for so long.

Books would include The Kite Runner, Mountains beyond mountains, Unaccustomed earth, The Poisonwood Bible and yes, I admit I loved: Eat, Pray, Love.

Sunlight, dark chocolate and wine, music, family and friends, the outdoors

Catching up with friends over dinner, watching a good movie or gearing up for my Saturday morning bike ride.

I can be bribed with Jagermeister.