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Buellton, California, United States
@john-smith-562
Member since 2014
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
Interested in Cooking
Interested in Dining out
Interested in Fashion
Learning Spanish
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.
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.
My Interests
Reading, travel, gardening, food & wine
