I plan on traveling across the US on Rt 20 in May and June. After that I will be traveling to Europe for 3 months in Spain, France and possibly either Ireland or Croatia. I am looking to meet adventuresome,like-minded people. I am well-versed in all phases of construction it would be helpful for any of your small projects. As a former English teacher I could help anyone who is wanting to learn the English language better. Not only am I a great conversationalist and joke teller, but a gourmet cook as well, all skills I look forward to sharing with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel and meet interesting , adventurous people. The best part of traveling is meeting people who live in the countries to which I sojourn. Hotels only provide a modicum of interaction with locals and then only in a professional setting. I don't want to meet other Americans and then have an American experience in foreign countries. I much prefer knowing the people and their country through meaningful personal exchanges.

Interests

Travel, motorcycling, interesting intelligent conversation, food.

• cooking
• motorcycles
• traveling
• road trips
• health

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies-stories based on relationship (ex The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, I Never Sang for My Father) Music-Old school, Beatles etc. Books-I was an English Major and taught for a year so I love all well written books (except technical ones)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a motorcycle across the US as well as through Thailand. Lived in a 40 ft Greyhound bus that I converted to a motor coach and traveled all to every state in the Union including Alaska. Unfortunately I could not inflate the tires enough to get it to float so I was unable to drive it Hawaii.

Teach, Learn, Share

Taught English for a year right out of college. I am taking a TEFL course in Thailand in October and plan to augment my travel budget with teaching opportunities around the world. Would love to learn the language of the countries in which I travel.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Teach English. Cook gourmet meals. Teach cooking. Teach basic construction skills. Engage in interesting conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Ecuador, France, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Honduras, United States