I am a craftsperson who works with natural materials in various forms of traditional handcraft such as fiber arts, basketry, leather tanning and primitive pottery. I have also studied wilderness survival, natural building, herbal medicine, animal husbandry and other skills related to self-sufficiency and simple living.

I’m traveling around France, primarily with the intention of learning traditional stone masonry, carpentry and other forms of construction using natural local materials.

I also love to sing, dance, hike, look at art, sleep outside, relax by a fire and swim in wild waters.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think this is a wonderful way to meet locals and get a true experience of a place. I enjoy connecting with strangers and developing fast friendships.

Interests

• dancing
• walking
• music
• rivers
• art
• traditions
• natural building
• wilderness skills
• artisanat

Music, Movies, and Books

Country, Folk, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop

My favorite movie: Juliette of the Herbs (it's on YouTube)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a six-week canoe trip down the Missouri River

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to lend a hand with cooking or cleaning

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Palestine, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States