I am on vacation all of July and in Florence until the 15th. I've lived in NYC for the past 7 years and am working on an excuse to move to Berlin.

My approach to life, both personally and professionally, is grounded in the following Holmes' poem:

Peace be unto thee, stranger, enter and be not afraid.
I have left the gate open and thou art welcome to my home.
There is room in my house for all.
I have swept the hearth and lighted the fire.
The room is warm and cheerful and you will find comfort and rest within.
The table is laid and the fruits of Life are spread before thee.
The wine is here also, it sparkles in the light.
I have set a chair for you where the sunbeams dance through the shade.
Sit and rest and refresh your soul.
Eat of the fruit and drink the wine.
All, all is yours and you are welcome.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling thru Europe for July and would love to meet friends as I explore these cities and landscapes.

Interests

Yoga, eating (hopefully dessert is involved), art museums, nonfiction books

• chocolate
• walking
• museums and exhibitions
• yoga and meditation
• sunrises and sunsets

Music, Movies, and Books

I love anything from bluegrass to Jay Z's 4:44 to opera. Not a huge fan of techno. I tend to read nonfiction, mostly historical / political. As for TV...I'm currently addicted to kdramas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just saw the Palio di Siena, incredible to see living history. Watching the contrada jockeys on their horses just before the race was full on soap opera drama.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy making new friends, learning new perspectives and laughing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Morocco

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, United States