I have lived in alternative community in the US near Seattle and feel that alternative living situations need expression. I spent several months in China last Spring of this year and it was amazing living/staying in Yunnan and Sichuan. I especially love the markets, street life, countryside and temples. I was asked if I was on a mission by a friend, I said, "If there is one it is to interact with the beautiful and ancient inhabitants of our common humanity while we are still here on this amazing planet." ...and with an eye to leaving a light eco-footprint. In this I have found the meaning of life. I appreciate like-minded sojourners of the solar system sharing philosophies, world views and knowledge. I have taught English(ESL) in Vietnam, in Costa Rica(where I have lived on and off for several years) as well as in the US to foreign students. I have studied the art of Kung Fu for many years. I am able to teach it to beginning students. I am creatively writing and looking fwd to this visit to China to add to my story. Lastly, I love to shop at food and veg. markets and then cook delicious dinners!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

...to meet people in other countries in order to have a more direct experience of their culture and to understand a diversity of world views.

Interests

Exploring cultures of the planet, meeting people who are similarly interested in our common humanity, I particularly like mountain cultures of the Andes, Himalayas...I love reading and have a slight addiction to the internet. I am into biking, bicycling that is, and motorcycling as well. I also love hiking.

Music, Movies, and Books

World music, especially eastern Kirtans and mideastern music, ancient Chinese, but also some rock, reggae and music for meditation. ONe very Favorite movie is, Avatar, and an oldie/ epic but goodie, Legends of the Fall.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rafted on the Zanskar and Indus Rivers. Teaching English in Vietnam. Oh, that's two;)

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach Thai massage, painting, English, stories of travel, creative cooking. Would love to hear your stories and about your cultural heritage and ideas about creative living alternatives in community.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My world view, cooking skills, I can teach Thai massage and English, Spanish for beginners and
Kung Fu for beginners. Creative painting and drawing using acrylics or water colors.