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Overview

  • 6 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Hebrew (modern), Spanish
  • 58, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • data technician
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to introduce my sons to the 'world'

ABOUT ME

Single mom with 2 awesome sons adopted from China.
Currently on a 5 month adventure through Chicago, New York, Miami, and then on to Romania.
Last winter (Sept through June), we were on a 9 month adventure through Mexico down to Panama.

PHILOSOPHY

Peace, love and happiness

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We have hosted while home in Fairbanks, and have been hosted in Panama City.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Summers 2011 and 2012, we had several couchsurfers that we are still in contact with. It was fun to meet these folks and share some meals. And my sons now have an increased desire to travel and visit them. Surfed in Panama City.

Interests

At this point in my life, I spend alot of my time doing things with my sons, like walking, biking, playing games, reading and more. I enjoy a beer every now and then too. Also enjoy beach time, snorkeling, discovering new places and new cultures.

  • dancing
  • folk dancing
  • beer
  • walking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • snorkeling
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read... been reading alot of young adult books along with my sons.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Adopted twice from China as a single mom.
Solo bike trip around New Zealand.
Snorkel with sea turtles.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have taught Israeli folk dancing and I love to participate in any folk dancing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Fiji, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States

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