Hello! My name is Brooke. I'm from a small, island town in Washington State, USA. If you can find Seattle on a map, I grew up just a ferry ride away.

|Have courage and be kind.| Courage and kindness are the roots of many wonderful things in life. These values motivate and inspire me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe travel can open the world to a person in new and exciting ways! There is so much to learn and experience, but sometimes the cost of lodging makes travel difficult. The idea of a community of travelers opening up their homes to one another seems like a wonderful way to share experiences with new people who know the place you find yourself in. And return the favor when you have the opportunity.

Interests

Being outside- hiking, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, anything that gets me into nature! Food- I have a special place in my heart for Mexican and Thai cuisine. Reading. Movies. Letter writing. Science. Language learning. Botany. Yoga. History. Photography. I'm sure I am leaving so many things out, but this should cover it for now.

• writing
• singing
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snowshoeing
• history
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Folk, Bluegrass, Salsa, Bossa nova, bachata, cumbia, rock n roll, jazz, pop. I gravitate towards more mellow tunes, but like to dance, so I need something with a good rhythm.

Non-fiction and fiction alike! I like to rotate to learn new things and be entertained.

Count of Monte Cristo, Siddhartha, Arrancame la vida, Amelie, Pride & Prejudice, The Sandlot, Alamar, Ondine, Gladiator, The Last of the Mohicans to name a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

If you are squeamish, skip this one. I survived vomiting in a scuba regulator while standing on the ocean floor. Disgusting yet amazing that I didn't die. It's a funny story I enjoy telling :) Ask me about it!

Teach, Learn, Share

Taking a beginner's orientation in most situations keeps me learning constantly. New information, skills, stories, recipes, tricks etc. I try to share when I can and teach when I am able.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook and bake! Sharing a meal is one of my favorite ways to connect with people, so if you like to eat, drink and talk, I'm your lady. Point me in the direction of a good market and we can whip something up together. Stories. Will sing and dance when inspired.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Panama, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, United States