I am not in a position to host at this time. I am very happy to show Couchsurfers around the area and do some of the same activities that I have done with Couchsurfing guests in the past, which include Kayaking (I supply the boats), hiking and touring.

I have enjoyed being a Couchsurfing host. I have hosted people from all around the world including Israel, India, Iceland, Belgium, China, Colombia, Australia, Austria, France, Russia, Hong Kong,Taiwan, Germany, Kenya, Japan, Ukraine, Ecuador, Poland and Singapore. I love to meet all different kinds of people. I enjoy camping, boating, and hiking. I enjoy hearing about the adventures that my guests have had. When the opportunity presents itself, I like to spend time with my guests, showing them the local sights or going on a hike with them. I even go kayaking with some of my guests. I have had the opportunity to keep in touch with some of my guests. It is fun to hear about their adventures.
I have learned a lot from my guests, as a result I have started to embrace the Vegan lifestyle, although I don’t impose this lifestyle on others and you are welcome to cook whatever you want in my kitchen.
I live in Brunswick which is 30 minutes north of Portland. It is near Freeport and Bath. The Brunswick Amtrak station is 4 miles from my house. http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com/station/brunswick
The area has a lot of outdoor activities to offer. Here are some links to great places to visit:
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park   http://bit.ly/1NeeMv1
Bradbury Mountain State Park http://bit.ly/1jCQ25x
Reid State Park http://bit.ly/1jCQmBg
Popham Beach State Park http://bit.ly/1RcwY91

The following are some links to what goes on in this area.
http://brunswickdowntown.org/
http://www.freeportusa.com/
https://visitbath.com/
http://www.visitportland.com/

Some great places to shop incude:

L.L.Bean in Freeport http://bit.ly/1RJUew8

Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick http://www.moglonf.com/

Bike Rentals http://gorhambike.com/

My first Couchsurfing experience as a guest was across the border in New Brunswick Canada. I had a very nice host, who suggested some great places to bike and kayak. I have since been a guest in New York State and Massachusetts. I feel blessed that I have had wonderful hosts.
I look forward to having more surfing adventures both as a host and a guest.

https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/acadia-national-park

https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=263765766&trk=hp-identity-name

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I became a Couchsurfing host in the spring of 2015. It has been an amazing life changing experience for me. I have met some wonderful people from all around the world. I have made some wonderful friends.

To me, being a good host was easy to figure out. I would greet my guests in the same manner as I would a dear friend.
A welcoming spirit, and open mind, fresh sheets, clean towels, a clean home, an offer to show my guest the area if possible.

Couchsurfing has given me an opportunity to share. It has been a very uplifting experience.

The following link is to a blog of one of my Couchsurfing guests Emily. https://therebirthroadtrip.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/saying-yes-and-shouting-no/

Interests

I like to meet new people and I love the outdoors. I love to hike, bike kayak and camp.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?page=outdoor-discovery-schools

https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/acadia-national-park

Cooking I like to cook and also love it when a couchsurfer cooks a favorate meal.

• vegan
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• trail running
• solo travel
• road trips
• national parks
• veganism
• campfire
• whitewater kayaking
• sea kayaking
• nature conservation
• national geographic
• appalachian trail
• trails
• national food

Music, Movies, and Books

Life of Pi,
Life Is Beautiful"La vita è bella"
Inside out
Forks over Knives
Game of Thrones
House of Cards

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved a life by giving CPR. That experience motivated me to become an instructor with the American Red Cross.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share the rich history of my area of Maine. I love to show guests some great places to hike, and some beautiful views.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to make a breakfast of Acadian Ployes for you.

But my best experience with couchsurfing has been sharing about each others lives and cultures. What a great opportunity.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States