Curious about people from different cultures and learning about others :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a great way to meet locals from all around the world, and it's an awesome idea for when you are on a budget.

Interests

Gardening: its fun watching something start so small and fragile, and then grow into something beautiful. I love all plants--especially ones you can eat!

Hiking: Living in California and Oregon has blessed me with some awesome hiking adventures! Whether its a day hike, summiting a mountain, or a multi-day backpacking trip, I AM DOWN!

Foraging: Let's find some mushrooms!

Biking: I don't do hardcore racing, but I have an adorable bike from the 1980s that I love to cruise around on.

Yoga: keeps my mind, body and soul at peace. Nothing beats a good stretch.

Cooking: I have much room for improvement in cooking, but I used to work in a kitchen and I love learning new ways to cook food, I prefer local and fresh food whenever possible.

Wine: I work at a winery in Oregon and find wine to be a beautiful art, the process from turning the grape into a delicious drink is fascinating to me. I hope to learn more about regional wine varieties.

Craft Beer: yes.

Animals: except snakes!

Traveling: always on my mind.

• animals
• arts
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• drinking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: classic rock, jam bands, funky groovy rhythms, peaceful melodics, hip hop, let's dance!

Books: I love nesting up with a good book....non-fiction anthropology, fictional thrillers, books that get you thinking....send me some recommendations!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in New Zealand for 5 months while going to school. I got to get the whole Kiwi-Experience while Bungy Jumping off a bridge!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn more about regional wine variations, learn more yoga moves, and learn customs that other cultures share.

I'm a teacher and can show you wonderful local hiking trails, secret mushroom spots, and the best places around to grab a beer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Jokes, Assistance with cooking, garden work, great music to enjoy, back rubs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States