I am a life-long Chicago native born to parents from Latin America (Mexico & Colombia). Been vegetarian for 23 years . Lover of fine wines. Coffee addict & Starbucks bum. Yes, I realize these are not full sentences---pardon my pedantic nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We have quite the planet---it's worth getting to know.

Interests

See the world. Love the world as it is, not as you wish it were.
"Life begins where your comfort zone ends" ----unknown

• coffee
• vegetarian
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Local music---one of my favorite things to do when I'm traveling & hear something neat is flag down some local and ask them who's playing. Might buy a CD on the spot or look them up when I get home. Music, after photos, are the best souvenirs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Talk to people in a blockaded country. During the Special Period, I traveled to Cuba. Lesson learned? We can be friends even if our governments are not.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak English very well. Yes, I'm fluent, but correct as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great travel stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Spain, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico