I love to travel and am currently staying with friends in Christchurch, New Zealand. I grew up in Washington State, have lived in northern and southern California, and spent the good part of 5 years on the west coast of Mexico. I love kids, dogs, bike rides, learning about local cultures, and trying to speak new languages.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for the most affordable accommodation while I explore! And meeting local families enriches the experience so much. I am very clean and considerate of personal space.

Interests

Yoga, biking, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, going to parks, watching live performances, aerial silks, films, chocolate, organic food, etc.

• dogs
• dining
• chocolate
• organic food
• yoga
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• teaching
• languages
• tourism
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: a pretty big range- Yo Yo Ma, Ludovico Einaudi, The Kinks, Lorde, Buena Vista Social Club, Alt-J, Billie Holiday, Django Reinhardt, George Gershwin, Xavier Rudd, and lots, lots more.

Authors: Noah Gordon, Haruki Murakami, Wally Lamb, Barbara Kingsolver, Ann Patchett, JK Rowling, George Martin, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stayed with Maasai tribes in Tanzania when I was 16. I remember hiking to the top of a mountain and sleeping under the stars with our guide who helped us avoid water buffalos that could stampede us if they were startled.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've taken a yoga teacher training and know a variety of things about Anusara, Kundalini, Hatha, and Ashtanga. I'm pretty fluent in Spanish and am happy to practice conversing in English or Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything within my means. Lots of smiles and gratitude. :) I would be happy to help out with any tidying up, garden work, etc… If I can be of service in some way it would be a pleasure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States