I'm open to new experiences and look forward to meeting new people. I like to be outdoors, and like to explore. I can be outgoing but also like to take time for quiet and reflection.

My husband and I recently moved from Boston to Ware MA and we're looking to start hosting again! Our house is a work in progress but we finally have the guest room set up for surfers.

For surfers:

I'm happy to make suggestions for things to do during the day and can even arrange to drive you somewhere on my way to work and pick you up on my way home. This way you can get out for a hike/explore. Oftentimes I am working in Amherst.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like the idea of the trust surfers/hosts have for each other when couch surfing. Being open to the idea of sharing your home with a stranger, or staying in a stranger's home creates a more connected world. It's also fun to stay with a local, or to be the local showing a visitor around your own home. When I host it's also to live vicariously through travelers when I can't be traveling myself at the moment!

Interests

Nature and being outdoors... but also urban exploring.

• coffee
• traveling
• pottery
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• tea
• farming
• fermentation
• vermiculture

Music, Movies, and Books

Head and the Heart, Lady Lamb, of Monsters and Men, Brandi Carlile, First Aid Kit, and Say Darling are a few favorites. And Juanes to practice Spanish!

93.9 the river in Western MA is the best radio station/maybe the reason I moved back out here

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam in a hidden hot spring cave in Iceland, a truly amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love the idea of apprenticeship and skill sharing! I would like to learn anything you have to offer- games, skills, ideas! And happy to share my own.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to help with anything. I'm not a very good cook, but a great way to get to know people is to share a meal so I love to prepare meals with guests/hosts.

I can also share information about local wildlife/nature if you stay with me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belize, Chile, Iceland, United States