Live my Life to the fullest, share with family, friends and citizens of the world

ABOUT ME

I am at a cross road in my life, changing from multiple obligations and responsibilities to a more relaxed and free lifestyle.
I am an Optimist at heart and interested in all people and things around me.
I have hosted visitors from around the world for decades and have traveled several continents. Meeting and experiencing people and their cultures has always fascinated me and taught me to appreciate the small things as well as life itself.
Wine is a big part of my life. Interested? Just ask me how and why.
After living in major cities I have settled in a rural area, -love the world around me, especially the view from my kitchen window over the lake.
I enjoy to cook, bake, eat, drink, socialize, ask questions, spend time with my family and interesting people.
I manage (not very well) my own gardening and envision myself sharing my life travelling near and far.
I have been married to my husband for 40+ years and I am proud of our relationship. We have 2 children and 4 grand children.
Living at a medium sized, clean Lake is important and allows us to do boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming, walking and hiking.
Healthy living has a new meaning and priority in our lives (it needs improvement) and we strive to excel in wellness and happiness in the future.

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live. do the right thing anyway. practice tolerance, forgiveness and love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Like my marriage, travel has been a constant and huge part of my life.
Moving 4 times across the Atlantic Ocean, living in 5 different states, having a husband involved in international business and volunteering with various Sister Cities organizations has given me the opportunity to meet, host, stay and visit with people from around the world.
I appreciate the exchange of ideas and cultures, spending time with young and mature citizens of the world and want to continue to do so.
Surprises, changes and adjustments are welcome and have been the spice in my live, therefore, I embrace the lifestyle of travelers and welcome any surfers to my home.

Interests

• wine
• wine tasting
• boating
• volunteer work
• budget travel
• wine tourism
• lakes
• travel
• family
• karneval
• wine culture
• grand children
• trinidad and tobago

Music, Movies, and Books

variety, have no favorite

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

so many: flew over and visited Victoria Falls, Capetown, Cape Agulhas and Cape Hope, Kruger National Park, Gibraltar, took a motorboat ride into Iguassu Falls, spent days at VinItaly and ProWein, chipped away at the Berlin Wall in February 1990, learned to ride a Motorcycle at age 50, .....

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach wine seminars, wine classes, like to cook and exchange food preparation tips,
I like to learn about different cultures and traditions.
I like to share my life experiences, and learn form others about what they have learned traveling the world

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life experiences, cooking, my positive attitude, my curiosity about world cultures

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States