ABOUT ME

My nickname is "Dora the Explorer"...I have loved maps and travel since I was 6. I used to draw routes in crayon to visit when I grew up. I have lots to still explore, and that child perhaps is not all grown up-yet. I've lived in Chile, Peru and a short time in Guatemala. I've worked in 5 states in the US and visited 48. I've volunteered with the Peace Corps twice and am involved locally with several volunteer organizations and 4 clubs. I love; my family, rocks, hiking, beachcombing, resale shops, music, dogs, cats, coffee and reading...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a wonderful way to explore and meet people who also like to travel.

Interests

Outdoors, nature, music, reading, dogs and people. I collect rocks too. I just returned from Peru the end of June 2014, after a year as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer.

• cats
• dogs
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• spelunking
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One? Here are a few...Spelunking in Montana. Rafting in S. Carolina. Watching Mountain sheep in Montana. Floating in the ocean while pregnant. Hiking The Inca Trail and dancing with the dancers in Mito, Peru.

Teach, Learn, Share

Smiles, stories and laughter.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Swedish pancakes

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Curaçao, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Guyana, Peru, United States