CURRENT MISSION

Working for justice, working for peace, meeting people all over the world; enjoying nature and all the good things in life.

ABOUT ME

I am a retired teacher/librarian, current bicyclist, hiker, occasional trail guide in Greece. I have lived in Turkey, Portugal, Greece, and Germany. I spend as much time in nature as I can. I love the Mediterranean. I have lots of stories but I won't force them on you: travel tips about beaches (and a shark), camping (once tented through a hurricane... unintentionally). I'm friendly, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories. No bad habits, easy to get along with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To help and be helped as we travel near and far. I cannot accept guests during the summer of 2019, as I will be "on the road," and moving.

Interests

People. And nature, travel, hiking, bicycling, camping, and beaches. Also music, all types, especially live music. Oh yes, and food - love different cuisines (I'm a "vegetarian that breaks for cultural experiences," that is, not a strict or full-time vegetarian).

• dining
• vegetarian
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• teaching
• tourism
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One thing? Well then, the werewolf in Portugal: It was a dark and stormy night... we were watching TV when we heard loud growling outside... and then the silhouette of a giant, snarling wolf appeared on the glass of our door, standing upright, very real and very angry... there was some screaming (mine), a very small amount of bravery (ditto), and a discovery of mythic scope, shared by all.

Teach, Learn, Share

I try to share some happiness everywhere I go. I have survived some very bad things without losing my optimism, my cheer, my hopes for humankind and the natural world; I am not "pushy" but I try to communicate optimism and good cheer wherever I go.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would like to hear your ideas and your experiences. I'm a good guest, respectful and glad to share in chores, etc. As I said above, I have a jillion stories to tell, but I won't force them on you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Greece, Portugal, Turkey, United States