Hi. My name is Carla. I am a high school English teacher who took very early retirement to travel some more. Half the year long, I work for pennies at a seasonal holistic center. I sometimes teach yoga or tutor ACT/SAT online. I love traveling to places with food and drinks and I LOVE hiking and getting to know people as I go.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love people and travel. Even in my most prosperous years, when I've traveled to places where I could afford the nicest hotel rooms, I've chosen (some dodgy accidentally) hostels. I've met so many awesome folks. I was late to start traveling but now that I have, I don't want to stop. When I was a HS teacher, I advise my students to travel as much as they can.

Interests

I love hiking. I am very interested in anything I haven't learned yet. I love yoga and dance. Music and live shows are great. I even like Magic the Gathering! I am truly a curious person who likes to try things other people other passionate about.

• dancing
• cheese
• yoga
• traveling
• magic
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I love anything Murakami.

Music! Love so much! Here are a few: Andrew Bird; Alt-J; Milky Chance; Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band...

I am a huge fan of Star Wars and Harry Potter.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Ireland alone and rented a car and then drove to the other side of the country, with no GPS, no radio, reverse side of the road, and left handed stickshift. It was... living on the wild side. After a dozen near misses, I ended up at this beautiful place called the Burren. Never saw anything like that landscape and earth. I was so humbled and alive.

Teach, Learn, Share

I make a great Italian feel good meal that my mama used to make for me: Pastina.
I can tutor you for SAT verbal portion. :)
I can do your full astrological chart.
I can give you a yoga class!
We can dance.

I want to learn anything you know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have learned the phrase "I Am the Cheese" in a lot of languages. You can definitely hear me say four of them.

I can bring you something from NY, while I am still here. You can have one of those neat "I Heart NY" shirts if you let me know in time. (I travel a lot so you might have to settle for an I Heart _____ shirt)

I can help teach you some Ayurvedic things: good digestion; self care for good sleep; etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States