***Please read the "My Home" section carefully before sending a request. I only will respond to people who have clearly read it. Also, you must have references in order to stay with me.***

I'm a self-employed physician in San Francisco. I'm an avid marathon runner, having run a full marathon in 30 states and 2 countries since 2007. I love following professional tennis and college basketball. I enjoy concerts, hikes, beaches, theme parks and festivals (especially ones on chocolate), and anything Hawaiian.

I studied Spanish for 5 years in high school and early college almost 20 years ago! It's gotten rusty over time, but it's enough to get by as a tourist in Spanish-speaking countries. Any opportunity to practice it would be great.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My partner introduced me to CS. I've enjoyed meeting people who he's hosted from around the world. I realized I love playing tour guide in the Bay Area much more than I expected, introducing visitors to my favorite places for coffee, dining, sweets, hiking, sunsets, thrill rides and more.

Interests

• running
• tennis
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Madonna, Britney, Maroon 5, P!nk, Pitbull, Alanis, Metallica, Green Day, Offspring, Sublime, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, anything 80's

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climb the Harbor Bridge in Sydney at night

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to make a solid cold brew coffee and share tips on long-distance running.

I love learning about other cultures and international travel tips.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Morning coffee, drives around the Bay Area, a comfortable place to stay and my company :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States