We live on 2.5 acres, with two dogs, a cat, and two pygmy goats. We are happy to be back in the Sierra Nevada and would enjoy sharing our love of the area with guests.

Our house has a loft with two full sized beds, which we can make available to guests. We are halfway between Portola and Quincy, in the community of Cromberg. It's small and isolated, and a great base for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, cross-country skiing or just exploring.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hoping to welcome travelers to our home and find places to stay while traveling.

Interests

• photography
• hiking
• history
• budget travel
• historic sites
• mountain biking
• exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

I like many types of music, but acoustic guitar and blue grass hold a special place in my heart. For movies, I like science fiction, drama, documentaries, and smart comedies. With books, I'm all over the map, science fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, fiction, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know that any of it is amazing, but I've managed to get some great experiences. I was a sonar technician on a fast-attack submarine, a wildland firefighter, a botanist just outside of Yosemite, and then I decided it was time to take jobs that would let me save money. I've hitchhiked around Australia, traveled in Central America, and would like to have many more adventures.

Teach, Learn, Share

We are curious about culture and lifestyles from around the world and we're interested to hear about your life and travels. If you're a musician - a living room concert would be more than welcome. If you cook - send us the ingredients for a mean and l need and we'll try to accommodate. However we spend our time, we look forward to it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Our home has a loft with two full size beds. We are half way between Portola and Quincy, in the small community of Cromberg. This is a mountain community at 4,200 feet, with a population of about 200. There is great hiking, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing nearby.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Canada, Cook Islands, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States