CURRENT MISSION

settling back into Calif life

ABOUT ME

After being away from the USA for 17 years I am now back in my hometown, San Diego. Just as I returned the virus hit and we are all dealing with it. I continue to live and experience around town and short travels, but take precautions . A mask, smaller crowds, outdoor activity and distancing just isn't that hard. I live with family for the time being , so although this limits offering a couch I can welcome you to a coffee, meet up or ?.

PHILOSOPHY

keep learning, growing and sharing. and keep learning

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

After years of hosting, I am limited to meeting up with guests.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Mostly very good experiences- gems. When I do get those 'touchy':( experiences it is so very unusual and teaches me that the world is not perfect, but then what is? Any odd experience keeps me on my toes, teaches me about being a better CS host by communicating my expectations and to really appreciate the rest of you gorgeous CSers.

Interests

Outdoors, horseback riding , art / creativity, reading, travel, sailing, learning

• horses
• arts
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• equestrian
• sailing
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Leo The African, A. Maloof, Cairo Trilogy, N.Mahfouz, "...Or I'll Dress You in Mournnig"L.Collins, "The Last Messiah" Zappfe, authors Nikos Kazantzakis, G.Garcia Marquez, Wm Faulkner, etc,
movies by Cohen Bros , Tim Burton , a couple by Kubrick, Shawshank Redemp, ... movies that are a thoughtful but sometimes others that are slapstick .. ,
live theater, lots of music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Costa Rica, after spending the day in the jungle and swimming in natural hot springs heated by volcanoes, late at night, I sat on my cottage porch with a cold beer and watched the eruptions of a live volcano.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach: English, TEFL.
I taught Fine Art in public high schools. I trained horses.
I am Learning:
...new languages,
... to communicate better,
... to handle new challenges gracefully,
....about people,
...not to expect that everyone will love me-- which baffles me. :)
I Enjoy Sharing:
...good times,
...support and advice
...info about travel and cultures,
...my opinion

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, Spain, United States

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