I used to visit Istanbul every year and met people from many different countries. I enjoyed exchanging letters and emails with new friends. I have not been able to visit Istanbul in recent years but I am still keen to make friends around the world. I like reading about all kinds of history and have many history books at home. I like walking holidays and have walked the Pennine Way in England. I have visited France, Denmark, Latvia, Italy, Turkey and the USA. After twenty years as a civil servant, I am now self-employed as a gardener. I would like to write about my experiences in life.