I enjoy the outdoors, tramping, music, relaxing and like time to reflect and be quiet. I enjoy museums and visiting old temples when I visit Asia, and old churches and mansions when visiting Europe. In the Americas and Canadas, I usually visit historical and wilderness areas. I have a special interest in old architecture. I collect antiques and have a knack for handmade items and workmanship, esp old jewelry and brass. I also study textiles and looming and hand dyed or painted fabrics.

I am a vegetarian who eats fish on occasion but not a vegan.

I am a bit conservative but friendly and I am not seeking any romance here, just friendships. I am into sharing and exchanging culture.

I am looking for healthy and normal people to share travel and life experiences with.

Thank you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people while traveling and share experiences. I like to also get tips on what to see and if someone has time to assist that is appreciated and any time valued!
I am currently heading to Aus, Malay, Sumatra and West Java. :)

Interests

• arts
• cooking
• music
• textiles
• ethnobotany
• botany
• vintage jewelry

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I watch a lot of European films.

I read mostly psychology books and articles. I enjoy some fiction and biographies as well.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have also tramped throughout the Pacific Northwest in very remote wilderness areas. I refurbished an outdoor Buddhist stupa once. Not sure if these are amazing really.

Teach, Learn, Share

Natural medicine as I have a degree in this.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know a lot about foods and spices. I cook well and cross-culturally with entrees. I also know a bit about laws in various Western countries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States