Hi I'm a teacher with a passion for history and social studies has driven me to volunteer with local organizations including the Heritage Preservation Board for my town. I'm a live music junkie. I'm the owner and founder of Hope Street Patio, a venue for supporting the arts, house concerts and live music where I live. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, bicycling, practicing yoga, and walking my dog, Louie. I like hiking and anything having to do with water. I've been trying out stand up paddle recently and loving it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I can't wait to meet new folks. I run some vacation rentals out of my home in Tarpon Springs, Florida so I love the networking and friendships that can bring. Figured couchsurfing would be very similar. I also do a lot with house concerts. I'm very much in to live music. It's my hobby. Hosting house concerts and providing accommodations to musicians is a hobby for me. There's nothing like hearing music in a true listening room by singer/songwriters.

Interests

• music festivals
• yoga
• music
• live music
• hiking
• tennis
• riding bicycle
• bikram yoga
• kayak
• stand up paddle
• hot yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all live music.

My favorite movie is probably the Sound Of Music.

A wonderful all time favorite novel of mine is a historical fiction piece by Patrick D. Smith called A Land Remembered.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am coming from a small Greek fishing village where I live in Florida. I'd love to bring you some Greek candies or lovely soaps. I can teach you a few words in Greek and tell you some stories about the culture.

I would be happy to help anyone interested in house concerts with starting your own listening room too. I was recently awarded host of the year for 2016 for Hope Street Patio. Check it out on Facebook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States