I like reading, fruit tree & vegetable gardening; cooking; foreign & local travel.
I have 2 adult children, both married w/families.
I have been married & divorced 2 x and am currently single

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel a lot, and would like to experiment with the couch surfing model, both as a guest & a host.
I have one friend who has done couch surfing for many years,
and recommends it.

Interests

Reading, travel, gardening, food & wine

• dining
• cooking
• wine
• modeling
• gardening
• news
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a wide variety of books, newspapers, magazines & enjoy discussing/sharing. Have a TV, but watch VERY rarely.
Enjoy music, but not a frequent listener.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Founding director of an educ. farm/garden in Santa Barbara.
Founding director S.B. Co. Food Bank

Teach, Learn, Share

garden info; humor; news magazines;
very knowledgeable about children with learning disabilities & low-incidence neurological syndromes, behavior analysis & treatment.
Lots of experience traveling in Mexico, & own 2nd home there.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Extra room/both. Local travel connections.
I live about 4 miles from Solvang, and many local wineries that offer tours/tasting.

Countries I’ve Visited

American Samoa, Belgium, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Samoa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico