Hello, I'm Anna! I just finished serving in Senegal as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I worked in agriculture and lived in a Mandinka village for two years. I have many interests and am open to trying new things! I am excited to exchange experiences and contribute to your home during my visit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to couch surfing, but have enjoyed staying with new people through airbnb. I love traveling to new places and experiencing them as much as possible through the eyes of people who live there. I also like getting to know new people and hearing their stories.

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• crochet
• music
• hiking
• camping
• anthropology
• languages
• sustainability
• urban planning
• sustainable living
• tea and coffee

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
U2, The Smiths, Simon & Garfunkel, Ed Sheeran, The Head and the Heart, The Oh Hellos, Norah Jones, The Beatles...basically the kind of music you'd listen to on a hike or road trip :)
Movies: I like comedies, dramas and musicals!

Books:
Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
A Fort of Nine Towers - Qais Akbar Omar
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration - Isabel Wilkerson
...Generally enjoy historical fiction, memoirs, and poetry

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

+ Portaged in Canada
+ Rode on a 36 hour train ride through India
+Home repair in Tuscaloosa, AL after a hurricane
+Floated in the Dead Sea
+ Crocheted headbands for all of my friends :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm open to sharing just about anything and will never show up empty-handed. :) I have a big sweet tooth and hope you do too. It's good for your soul.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Russian Federation, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States