I just retired from the US Geological Survey. I spent the last three years traveling to Africa, Latin America, and South East Asia for work. Now I am excited to travel for pleasure and spend more time meeting people. I moved to the Washington DC area six years ago and still am exploring. There is so much to do here in the DC area. I own my own Town home in Reston, Va and enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding on the lake nearby.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet people from all over the world, learn about other cultures, and learn languages. I find that we are all very much alike but have our unique perspectives to view the world. This is what makes it so interesting to meet others from other countries. I am now retired and ready to do some pleasure traveling.

Interests

Nature, hiking, water sports, beaches, eating good food, learning about the places I am visiting.

• environment
• dining
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• kayaking
• sports
• languages
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I love the 60 and 70's music, reggae, Brazilian jazz, etc. I like to read armchair travel books and books about gutsy women. I like movies but I would rather read, explore, and talk to people.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, living with the BriBri Indians in the Valle de Talamanca. It was a 2 year assignment. Living without electricity, running water, or internet was an experience I will not forgot. I loved it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am motivated to work towards conserving the environment, reducing my carbon footprint on the planet. I am interested in how other cultures and lifestyles use less material resources but still enjoy a comfortable life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My friendship, my experience as an American, both from living in the US and traveling to many countries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Mexico