CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy new friendships, learn about other cultures, and to share the bounties of all my blessings

ABOUT ME

Open minded, liberal, very independent, love the outdoors and am very much into kayaking, bicycling and skiing. I love to garden and enjoy cooking. I'm a voracious reader. My dual nature has me enjoying the company of strangers and the peace of solitude. Laid back....a no drama mama")

PHILOSOPHY

Laugh, love, share and seize the day!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted many and have stayed with a few hosts around the country. I love the friendships I've made and many I still stay in touch with via FB.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE In my hosting and surfing experience, I've only had positive experiences....I've met new and interesting people, open to more possibilities than the average person. All have touched our lives with their gift of fellowship.

Interests

Biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, whitewater rafting,snorkeling, and in the winter I'm an avid skier. I enjoy photography and love to read. I take care of a vegetable garden in the warmer months and can the bounty of my harvest in the fall. I enjoy having dinner with friends and watching movies in my own home!

Music, Movies, and Books

Blues, bluegrass, old rock n roll are my favorite kinds of music but am open to new sounds and dances. I read many news articles but have been seduced by technology and have "listened" to the last few novels I've enjoyed. I love action/adventure movies and there's nothing better than a good comedy, but I've been finding a good suspenseful movie is my fave. What are yours?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've biked in Ireland, skied the Austrian and French Alps. I've partied in Amsterdam and swam under waterfalls in Tobago. I've whitewater rafted the upper and lower Gauley river (Class V+)in WV, in WI, and CO. I've skied CA, UT, AZ and CO. I've hiked through deserts and mountains. I've snorkeled live reefs in Tobago and a dead one in Cancun. I've heard the whales sing (underwater) in Hawaii. I enjoy travel and the great outdoors. Any suggestions?......I'm there!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Our area produces premium wines (and great festivals), and I love to taste and learn about them. I can teach anyone craps, blackjack and other casino games. I'd love to learn to scuba and kayak surf!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States