I'm a zoologist by degree and park ranger by title. When traveling I love to experience life alongside others rather than be a tourist. I'm not a big partier, but I do like live music and dancing. I enjoy cooking and baking, and would be happy to make a meal for anyone who hosts me. I am currently planning a month and a half road trip from Oregon to Missouri and back with 2 vastly different routes. I plan on stopping in a lot of national lands during the trip and would be happy to have someone to come along for a hike.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's economical and seems like a great way to meet people and experience a place in a more sincere way.

Interests

• salsa dancing
• swing dancing
• cooking
• baking
• board games
• podcasts
• folk music
• hiking
• kayaking
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Folk, bluegrass, indie
Movies: Favorite of all time is Princess Bride, but I also enjoy indie movies, drama, and bio pics.
Books: Sci-fi, Fantasy, and historical fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador for 2 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Animal identification and wildlife management techniques?
Learn: Your life story
Share: Good food

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be happy to share a meal, a story, a hike, or a ride.

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, Italy, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador