I'm a scientist, artist, mother, and earth child wandering the globe. Very interested in spiritual experiences within different cultures and authentic, down-to-earth living wherever I am. I have received a lot of hospitality and generosity and it has really opened my heart and made me kinder and more open as well.

Recently, I've been more interested in creating murals and collaborative art in the different countries I travel to. So I'm always looking to link up with other creative people and share visions.

My art can be seen at www.ilexartwork.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Connections! I love to meet other unique, open minded souls. And we are everywhere, because fascinating people love to travel.

World religions interest me very much, so getting an insider experience where I can respectfully and meaningfully engage with the local beliefs is something that I seek. I have lived among yogis and shamans, and find these experiences very powerful.

Interests

• reggae music
• hinduism
• biology
• art
• nature
• cultures
• microbiology
• mushrooms

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae music and Hindu bhajans. Wildlife documentaries, especially about birds. Surrealist Latin literature.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working for over ten years in the Shauna Rose Foundation to promote art, equality, and education.
www.shaunarose.com

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experience overcoming adversity, cooking skills, some artwork as souvenirs! Would you like me to paint your portrait?

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Botswana, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mauritius, Mexico, Réunion, South Africa, Suriname, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nepal, United States, Zambia