I recently graduated with my PhD in biology from UCLA. I'm born and raised in California but will be moving to Vancouver, British Columbia soon!
In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, and especially snuggling with my dog--Sierra.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After finishing graduate school I am hoping to relax, visit some cool places and meet new people --I think couch surfing is a more fun way to go. To meet locals and actually get an authentic experience of a city/country.

Interests

• dogs
• hiking
• art history
• dogs and cats

Music, Movies, and Books

the Beatles, classic rock, bluegrass

Books and movies -- Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Gone with the WindCharles Dickens/Jane Austen, Masterpiece theater (most period pieces from England), Historical fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the John Muir Trail in California--220 miles from Yosemite to the top of Mt. Whitney (tallest point in the continental US).

What I Can Share with Hosts

General info about Los Angeles, California, United States, especially the outdoors on the West Coast!!
The process of moving to Canada :)
Stuff about marine biology/ecology

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, French Polynesia, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, French Polynesia, Japan, United States