Hi, my name is Garye Merrill and I'm 27 years old. I recently moved to Santa Cruz and am working as a nanny. I am easy-going, friendly, clean and respectful. I like to read, cook, hike, and laugh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just moved back to Santa Cruz and am working as a nanny and currently staying at the hostel. There is a 14 day limit and I am looking to rent a room in the area. While I am looking for a room to rent I need a place to stay for a few days.

Interests

I love to read, listen to records, go hiking, dance, eat healthy foods, learn, and sing.

• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• hiking
• kayaking
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is definitely the blues. I also love soul, funk, bluegrass, folk, country, rock, reggae. I love Elmore James, Taj Mahal, Doc Watson, Peter Tosh, Toots and the Maytals, Aretha Franklin, Melanie Safka, Sonny and Brownie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I camped on Maui for 3 and 1/2 months and swam with spinner dolphins. Kayaking in the ocean and having a pod dolphins swimming beside you is pretty amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about nutrition and living a healthy life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a lot of laughs and some good cooking. I am also a nanny so I can entertain children as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Spain