We just finished building our tiny house after two years and we love it! We have now been in Colorado Springs for about 3 months.

After we finished our degrees (B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in English) we did a 3-month cross-country bicycle trip from LA to FL with our maltese poodle, Caiya. This past winter we did a two month sailing trip in the Sea of Cortez.

And, of course, as do most of you on CF, I enjoy traveling. Some highlights:

1). Sunset from Niamey Dunes at southern tip of the Sahara.
2). Helicopter landing on glacier field in Alaska.
3) Swimming with wild seals in the Sea of Cortez.
4). Kayaking with a whale shark in Baja de Los Angeles.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Here's the short answer: I find that life is more full the more connections I have. As a host and as a guest I have appreciated the connections I have formed through WWOOF and couchsurfing.

Interests

• cooking
• homesteading
• hiking
• kayaking
• local food
• tiny houses
• bicycle touring
• organic gardening

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
"My Bright Abyss" by Christian Wiman
"Practical Ethics" by Peter Singer
"The Blue Zones Solution" by Dan Buettnar
"In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteered as support staff at Galmi hospital at the edge of the Sahara (Niger).

Countries I’ve Lived In

Niger, United States