ABOUT ME

Easy going, friendly, and always excited to meet new people! Vegetarian, love the outdoors, camping, hiking, climbing, biking, etc., staying active, and traveling as often as possible. I am passionate about conservation, science, and social justice, and try to be a positive influence in whatever ways I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It is the best way to meet people who are genuine and friendly when traveling in a new town or country. I enjoy sharing stories, cultures, recipes, etc. and learning about people who live all over the world, and I have made some fantastic friends through couchsurfing!

Interests

good books, art, cooking, whittling, tramping, climbing, mountains, trees, science, wildlife, sustainable living. Always down for any kind of good conversation. Every perspective is unique and a chance to learn something.

• wildlife
• arts
• books
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• vegetarian
• running
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• science
• climbing
• conservation
• woodcarving

Music, Movies, and Books

Recent reads: The Alchemist, Narcissus and Goldmund, 1000 Years of Solitude, Eating Animals, The Omnivirore's Dilemma, Jane Eyre, The Old Man and the Sea, A Soldier of the Great War, Anna Karenina, Half the Sky

To be honest, I think I stopped reading books since I started graduate school hahaha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Housed hellbenders

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have an open mind and love to chat about anything and everything that I do and don't know about it! I can also share a hike, a belay, a meal, a beer, vegetarian recipes, random bird facts, lots of travel stories, laughs, and I will always leave your place cleaner than I found it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Colombia, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States