I am a local of Monterey, California who sometimes lives in Silverdale, Washington. I was born to a Puerto Rican mother and a German father who tried to instill multilingual skills in me that didn't take hold until I hit my 30s. I work professionally evaluating colleges and universities to help them better their processes and improve student learning and volunteering as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. When I'm not working, I'll likely be studying for my PhD or finding an excuse to be outside.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet with the people who live wherever I happen to be. I have found Couchsurfers to be incredibly generous, kind, and genuinely good people with a like-minded love for adventure and humanity.

Interests

• diy
• reading
• traveling
• crochet
• painting
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• solo travel
• horse back riding
• campfires

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo-traveled through 17 US states and survived a massive jellyfish swarm while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach English
Learn local language and recipes
Share good times and adventures

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States