ABOUT ME

West Coast transplant, working as a journalist in Washington, D.C. I grew up in eastern Washington state, and went to school in Northern California.

PHILOSOPHY

Whenever I can I like to stay a little longer and get to know a place a little better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people. I'm a very occasional couchsurfer. Always down to reciprocate if you come to town.

Interests

Reading and writing, journalism, bicycling, the Pacific Northwest (of North America), new friends and especially old ones, rope swings, furniture shaped like animals.

• animals
• writing
• cooking
• reading
• journalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Five-day trek thru the rainforest in Guatemala to visit the ruins of a Mayan city called El Mirador.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Spain, United States