I’m Rachael, my husband is Rick, and we are currently traveling abroad until a time that is yet to be determined!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Rick and I are on an extended backpacking trip and want to meet people and learn about other cultures.

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• yoga
• woodworking
• backpacking
• anthropology
• archeology
• environmental studies
• playing music
• trees
• botany
• chef
• doula
• yoga teacher

Music, Movies, and Books

All the music! Especially Celia Cruz and Fleetwood Mac.
All the movies! We watch Netflix sometimes.
We are currently reading “The Fifth Head of Cerberus” and “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell”

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked with a team of doctors and medical anthropologists to bring healthcare toTibetan refuges in Spiti Valley in the Himalayas of Northern India.

Teach, Learn, Share

My husband is a professional chef and a dabbler in music instruments, woodworking, and novel writing. I am a Doula and Certified yoga instructor with a Bachelors degree in Anthropology, minor in environmental science, and I have a thing for trees and shrubs and textiles.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Yoga practice, cooking skills

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Japan, Mexico, Romania, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam