CURRENT MISSION
To learn about various cultures and histories; to laugh and stay in the present. To do yoga and stay healthy.

ABOUT ME
I enjoy learning the nuances of other cultures. I prefer not to be a tourist, but get to know the history of the people. I was certified to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) in 2011.

PHILOSOPHY
Live and let live. Be responsible and do no harm. I strive to be eco-friendly. Be present (so no drugs). We're all connected...if you do well, I do well and vice versa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed on multiple couches and it has worked great 90% of the time. Unfortunately I haven't been able to host yet, have been working long hours when I've had requests to use my couch.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

See above.

Interests

Jazz, spoken word/poetry, frisbee, snorkeling, biking, hiking, forestry, dancing, ecology.

• culture
• poetry
• dancing
• yoga
• flying
• traveling
• jazz
• spoken word
• cycling
• hiking
• ecology
• forestry
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Why Nations Go To War
Music: Reggae, 3 by Alejandro Sanz, Jo Dee Messina

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Istanbul, Turkey in 1996 (and a side trip to Ephesus). Flying from Hilo to the north point of Hawaii and then down to the west side. A relief mission trip to give out clothes in the shanty towns of Monterrey.

Teach, Learn, Share

There's very little under our control! I like to share and hang with down-to-earth people, those who have been through rough times and are humble.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Traveling stories about Quito and Istanbul. Spiritual journeys. Flying stories. Information about the culture and cities of North and South Carolina.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Ecuador, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States

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