Worked in healthcare all my life. Traveled mainly in Europe, once to Ecuador and the Galapagos, Canada and various parts of the states while married. Recently traveled solo to Mexico and Puerto Rico. I'm now inspired to learn more spanish and take salsa lessons with the intention to travel extensively through Central America.

While home I enjoy visiting our local coffee shops and restaurants, attending theater and live music events. In the warm weather months I make every attempt to be outside on my paddleboard, kayak or bike. I do enjoy cooking and baking but don't often do so for just myself.
I'm loyal and caring.

Since I've started CS I've changed jobs where I'm on call some weekends, making it more difficult to arrange hosting. Also, I'm in a relationship which is taking up some time:).
Please be patient if you don't get a response immediately. Last minute doesn't usually work out for me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Embarking on new adventures as a solo traveler. Looking forward to sharing the interesting aspects of my community, learning from fellow travelers.
I should add: NOT LOOKING FOR HOOK UPS.

Interests

long walks, paddleboarding, kayaking, bicycling, theater, live music, good food. Buddhism (just begun reading about), Pilates, yoga, jogging.
Indie films and documentaries (there's a great independent theater a short walk up the street).

• theater
• documentaries
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• coffee
• baking
• yoga
• pilates
• working out
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• cycling
• kayaking
• buddhist
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to explore new music. Some of my favorite, maybe lesser known, are Over The Rhine, Pink Martini, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Damien Rice. Wish I had some musical talent of my own - I do love to dance! I have a hard time picking favorites but genres I enjoy in movies are foreign, indie, and documentary. Books: fascinated by Guns, Germs and Steel. Currently reading something, I'm sure

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Chose to live to make myself happy and not only others.

Teach, Learn, Share

Once I learn to salsa and better spanish I can share that. I'm a decent cook.

What I Can Share with Hosts

New music I've discovered. My favorite chocolate,cherry, pecan, oatmeal cookies - but really they're best fresh from the oven!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States