I’m a California native and Montana transplant. My simple pleasures are strong coffee, a good bike ride, laughing with friends, and popping bubble wrap. Why do I like traveling on a bike? One of many is that I put myself in the way of good things and good people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because i’m traveling alone and sometimes want company :)

Interests

• arts
• reading
• music
• hiking
• mountain biking
• cycle touring

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Patsy Cline, Shakey Graves, Patrick Watson… I’m always looking for new tunes!

Movies: Amélie, Mad Max: Fury Road, Howl's Moving Castle.

Books: Currently reading Fifty Sounds, Convenience Store Woman and rereading Harry Potter. I love reading books about the places I’m traveling. 9/10 I prefer fiction to nonfiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Starting this year long bicycle journey!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, biking, basic linguistics
Learn: how to cook, a new language
Share: Food. Taste in music.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m very happy to make myself useful if you’re willing to host me. I would love to help you cook and clean!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Guatemala, Japan, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States