nicknick1963 - looking for travelling companion

i live a simple life, brew my own beer,grow veg,raise hens etc even though i live by the city. i am in the process of raising funds(despite being currently unemployed)for a long trip in india and s.e asia. most of this will be on the cheap(buses/trains)and i hope to trek a fair bit.i'm looking for female company on this trip and although i'm not going for about 18 months i kinda like to go with someone i know rather than a last minute thing-this is gonna be a major experience and i've been away with someone i didn't get on with.my ideal partner would be someone who can hold their own,and whose skills and abilities would compliment mine(tool user/problem solver)so nurses/hairdressers/barmaids are high on the list as are any skills you can barter when money has no effect.you must be fit(as in healthy),looks and colour are not high on my list but smiling is(you are all lovely when you smile) as is good-nature and a sense of humour.no kids.still go to the odd dance and pub but losing interest in going out,maybe need a new spark