CURRENT MISSION

Exposing my children to the many wonderful people of our planet through couchsurfing both hosting and surfing. Update: 7/22/24-Get back to traveling and seeing places

ABOUT ME

I grew up in upstate NY. Moved to CA in 1993. I'm an outside of the box type of person. I like to be helpful and productive. At present the focus of my life is spent my two awesome kids. Update, 11/14/18-Now my children are mostly raised up and I'm happy to say they are awesome, kind, intelligent, considerate people that I really enjoy being with. One is in college now and the other is a junior. Update: 2024-Now I'm enjoying pickleball, swimming, and starting to plan more travel trips

PHILOSOPHY

Where there is a will there is a way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host surfers and surf myself with my kids when I get a chance.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing has been a great experience both in hosting and being hosted. It has brought many wonderful people through our home as well as had many wonderful people host us.

Interests

Besides travel I enjoy all things outdoors, hiking, biking, kayaking, being in nature. I enjoy solitude as well as being social. I enjoy being with friends and being around friendly people. Update, 11/14/18-I the past few years I find I enjoy ceramics, fused glass, improv and entrepreneur endeavors.2024-Working on getting back into shape.

Music, Movies, and Books

I like Period pieces, documentaries, good stories, good writing, most music . I listen to audio books often and have many favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving, swim with dolphins, wind sailing, canyoneering, seen the inside of a jail cell in Macchu piccu, ride my bicycle x-country, childbirth, adoption, being a step parent, built a house in Mexico, so many amazing things.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about wild edibles, horseback riding, cooking, ceramics, gardening, card games etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to swap fun travel stories, do improv, cook or clean up after a meal, or help out in any way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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