ABOUT ME
I work hard and enjoy my family time. Typically, Steve and I travel together and when we are lucky we are able to take our adult children.

I pretty much work so afford to travel.

We enjoy meeting locals and being immersed in the culture.

Memorable times we have shared are hiking in Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

Elephant rescue volunteers in Kancanbury Thailand.

Spending 2 weeks with family in Scotland.

Hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru.

Surviving a tornado in Costa Rica.

So many adventures so many countries,

I work with low income elderly, help them with housing. Steve is a retired master machinist,
We have 2 adult sons. Our home is a little farm. Currently we have 3 permanent dogs and 1 temp dog. 2 cats, and about 15 chickens living outside.

Hosting has been a challenge with so many animals but will if you are an animal lover.

Life is about the experiences we have and the imprints we leave.
"adventure is not in the guide book
and beauty is not on the map
seek and ye shall find"
~Philip John Lindroos~

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

—Mark Twain

Future favors the bold.... No limits.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to share a good meal, fun hangouts, and your country. We enjoy meeting local friends that can introduce us to their culture. It's not just about taking a picture and going home. It's about the lasting memory.

Interests

T.S. Elliot said it best with; "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go". That pretty much sums me up. I believe that just as there are no certainties in life, there are no limitations either. I believe that all things, events and experiences are dynamic, changing every moment. I think through this randomness, we find reason and purpose, but it is up to us to do something about it. I believe that life is what you make of it.

• arts
• humanitarian relief
• cooking
• woodworking
• adventure travel
• cultural immersion
• travel
• new cultures
• meeting new people
• religions
• encaustic art

Music, Movies, and Books

Historical Fiction, Fantasy

His Dark Material ( Philip Pullman)
Game Of Thrones
Vikings
Homeland
Lucifer
Shameless
Downton Abby
The Killing

We watch a lot of TV.

Movies:
Joker,
Lion,
Constant Gardener
Lord of the Rings
Avatar
Seven Years in Tibet
Girl on a train
Arrival
Love sci-fi

I love TED talks.
Watching vlogs from travelers. Gabriel, Nate and kara, flying the nest, hey Nadine, it’s ok to be smart.

Russell Brand,

Music:
Growing up in Southern US, I like southern rock but I am just as happy listening to classical Chopin, Beethoven

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While in Thailand worked at a Elephant sanctuary and was able to feel a baby elephant moving inside a pregnant elephant. It was truly amazing.

Hiked to Machu Picchu. Very cold and hard trip but worth it.

Hiked thru slot canyons in Page, Arizona.

Spend a lot of time in NYC on business,

Morocco was favorite shopping country. I lost my mind spending there....rugs, textiles etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Steven and I have visited 18 countries, several island territories and we have been to 31 US states. We can share views and good conversation. We can cook you a Western meal.

If you visit us we can offer a meal and good travel stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Gibraltar, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States