Hi. I love to meet new people and explore off the beaten-track destinations. I a most passionate about writing-from-the-heart, yoga, kirtan, and being in the great outdoors.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've lived and worked in 8 Latin American countries but there's so much about my own country that I don't yet know. I thought couch surfing would be a great way to meet people and learn about new places. Plus, I'm a glutton for a good story!

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorites are so hard for me because I love too many things! I listen to anything minus music that sounds angry and I eat books like grapes. I mostly read non-fiction and memoir. As for movies, I'll watch most anything minus horror, and I gravitate towards documentaries or comedies. I recently saw Captain Fantastic and loved it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Paraguay for 3 years as Peace Corps Volunteer- it was a blessing to live and learn among Paraguayan farmers and it gave me a perspective that I give thanks for to this day. For the first two years I lived in a shed in a beautiful jungle and taught farmers how to keep bees, drank lots of yerba mate (tea) and ate my weight in fresh fruit right from my front yard. For the 3rd year I lived in the capital and worked for USAID as a volunteer interviewing farmers.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm into DIY anything and everything. What do you want to learn? Tell me and I might know, or I can youtube it!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have good stories and I always have my yerba mate with me ;)