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LADYLAWYER

Current Mission: "Travel to 100 countries - - I am at 61 to date!"

Personal Designations

Traveling at the moment Verified Vouched for34

Community Designations

Country Ambassador (United States)
Contribution
United States
Florida
Winter Haven
Lat: 28.02194, Lon: -81.73306
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General Information

LADYLAWYER is a CS Country Ambassador for United States!
LADYLAWYER has been vouched for
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Couch availableTraveling at the moment
CouchSurf requests replied to100%
member sinceJuly 20th, 2007
profile views5777
age43
birthdayAugust 8th
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genderFemale
membernameLADYLAWYER
occupationLawyer, but a "good" one as I don't sue anyone.
educationUndergraduate Colleges: Univ of Florida; Univ of Sienna (Italy); Richmond College (London). Univ of Florida Law School
grew up inBorn in Chicago, USA; lived in Florida since I was 8 years old.
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Languages

  • English (United States)Expert
  • Spanish (Spain)Beginner

Groups I Belong To

Costa Rica 2011:6207
Why: Have enjoyed traveling in C. R. and hope to be back soon
Peru 2143:2590
Why: US Country Ambassador who is planning first trip to Peru!
Country Ambassadors! 121:958
Active in 51 more groups.
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Couch Information


No couch currently available for surfing.

*** TRAVELING AT THE MOMENT


WHEN HOME:
***I am available for Coffee (tea really), drinks or sightseeing.
***I have an extensive travel library to share.
***I travel a lot, so my COUCH EMBLEM is a MAYBE. If I am not traveling, I have space for a solo traveler or couple, up to four days. The area has no public transportation, so a car is a must. I have two cats; the kitten really likes people and you can expect to have her in your lap as soon as you sit down. Non-smoking inside. Rural area.

***If I cannot accomodate you, I will make every effort to place you with my local friends!


Friends (205)

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PictureLaura Tarquinio
45, Female
Stuart, Florida
United States
Friends since January 2008
"We started emailing each other in one of the groups and found out we went to the same high school at the same time."
Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Hosted2   Surfed11   Traveled15  
PictureDoug Bohannon
48, Male
Winter Haven, Florida
United States
Friends since May 1995
"She is a close friend."
Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Surfed9   Traveled26  
PictureC-DU
43, Female
Gainesville, Georgia
United States
Friends since May 1986
"Dear friends since meeting in London during school in 1986"
Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend
Met in person   Surfed7   Traveled30+  
PictureJohn Nigra
33, Male
Tampa, Florida
United States
Friends since December 2007
"Met at CS Group"
Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Hosted1  
PictureCurt Dees
52, Male
Winter Haven, Florida
United States
Friends since January 1990
"Her late husband Steve was a fellow wargamer."
Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend
Met in person  
PictureAntonio Costas-Elena
60, Male
Ponce, undetermined
Puerto Rico
Friends since May 2008
"Bego and I had the pleasure of hosting Cynthia for 2 nights."
Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Hosted2   Traveled2  
PictureAmy Scott
33, Female
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires City
Argentina
Friends since November 2007
"Cynthia contacted me over email to plan a dinner in BA"
Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person  
PictureTabi Cameron
29, Female
A Coruna, Galicia
Spain
Friends since September 2007
"I hosted her in Edinburgh"
Friendship Type: 3 - CouchSurfing Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Hosted3  
PictureDJAARON
36, Male
Hollywood, California
United States
Friends since December 2007
"met at a tampa/polk county cs dinner"
Friendship Type: 3 - CouchSurfing Friend
I vouched for LADYLAWYER
Met in person   Surfed1  
PictureDebra Testa
48, Female
Winter Haven, Florida
United States
Friends since June 2008
"Meet through a mutual friend"
Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
Met in person   Traveled1  
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LADYLAWYER
Cynthia petting kangaroos in Australia (April 2007)
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Personal Description

My goal is to see this amazing world we live in, to experience all that it has to offer, and to meet as many people as possible! I am lucky to have my own business, so I can travel extensively.

I have traveled to all 50 US States, six continents, and 60 nations; my goal is to travel to 100 countries!

I have lived in Italy and England, but call Florida in the US home.

While I have been to six continents, I have traveled most extensively in North America, Western Europe and SE Asia.

In 2007, I took my longest trip. It was a seven-week, seven-country journey of 20,000 miles across the South Pacific from Australia to Hawaii. I am an active traveler, and do not "vacation". I "travel". I like to see everything a place has to offer; I rarely just sit on a beach (well, I did in the South Pacific. . . but I also went 4WD-ing, snorkeling, kayaking, to museums, to national parks, ate exotic food. . . you get the idea).

At home, I have a radio program called "Lady Lawyer Live" that disseminates legal information to callers; it is a live, call-in show.

I am very active with local charities and civic organizations. My most active involvements currently include Meals On Wheels supplying 4700 meals a month to shut-ins; raising funds for a handicapped childrens playground; and Kiwanis (I am a life member).

I am a social drinker and non-smoker. I have two cats and a bird.

How I Participate in CS2

***I am a CS Country Ambassador representing the USA (6/17/08)!

***I MODERATE the "POLK COUNTY FLORIDA" CS Group and organize their monthly socials with my friend Doug! The Group site contains links to restaurants, attractions and visitors bureaus for CENTRAL FLORIDA; so I encourage you to use it as a resource to plan time in this great part of Florida! Direct URL is:

www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=6559
(The link in my 'group' listing works better than this link).

***I co-moderate the USA CS GROUP; US SOUTHERN AMBASSADORS GROUP; FLORIDA CS GROUP; FLORIDA KAYAKERS GROUP; and ORLANDO CS GROUP.

***I am one of the 'responsible' Ambassadors concerning couches in Peru, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Panama.

***I serve on the Working Committee in charge of New Member Greetings, which I consider to be a critical function.

***I enjoy trading travel information in CS online groups!

***I am actively seeking ways to creatively help other CS members. . . for instance, I organized a photography display in my city for a CSer living in Berlin.

*** I have organızed 23 CS events/socıals -- ın Polk County, Florıda, USA; Tampa, Florida, USA; St Petersburg, Florida; Orlando, Florida, USA; Manatee County, Florida, USA; Charleston, South Carolina, USA; York, England; London, England; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago de Chile; and Arequipa, Peru.

***I am pleased to have met, traveled wıth, CS'd wıth, dıned wıth or done a CS socıal wıth these 313 great people:

Three CSers ın Edınburgh, Scotland (Erın~ my fırst host; Callum; Tabı~host);
One CSer from Parıs (Bastıen);
One French Canadıan CSer (Anıck);
One CSer ın Manchester, England (Andreas);
Seven CSers ın York, England;
One CSer ın London (Gulen~host);
One Pennsylvanıa USA CSer (Carolyn ~ as guest)
Polk County/Central Florıda CSers (Doug, Chrıs, Julıe, Rich, Jonathan, John, Nora, Kelley and Allen);
18 frıends of the Polk County/Central Florıda CSers;
35 at the CS SOCIAL WITH SOMEONE FROM EVERY CONTINENT on December 7, 2007 held by the joint CS groups of Tampa and Polk County; I enjoyed all the US/UK/Australian/Brazilian/Indian/Greek CSers and frinds at Terra Sur and John's (John~host);
One CSer in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Valerie ~ host);
CS SOCIAL in Buenos Aires with 20 people from 10 COUNTRIES;
Three CSers in Santiago de Chile (Nicole {host}, Trent and Dana);
CS REGIONAL CENTRAL FLORIDA SOCIAL in Orlando with 48 people (Christian~host);
Sarasota CSers (Jeremy and David);
CSers onTwo CS Kayaking trips on the Hillsborough River;
Two CSers in Ponce, Puerto Rico (Begona and Antonio~hosts);
One CSer in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Amy D.~host);
CSers at the Bok Tower Picnic;
38 CSers in Ybor City (Alayne~host; surfed with Eric);
11 CSers at Laura's first big event at Quiet Waters park (Laura~host);
9 CSers for Indian Food in Orlando;
9 at the Wine Event in Winter Haven;
5 CSers and spouses in St Augustine ("Pirate" Conrad~ host);
29 at Hickory Hollow BBQ & Beer Bash (Mike D~host);
CSers at the Multi-Day (2 Day, 3 event) ART WEEKEND in St Pete, Florida (Dali Musuem, Ansel Adams Tour, Ceviche's Tapas Restaurant Celebration) (Paula/LadyPaula and Buddy~hosts);
Erik and Trees Libbrecht from Belgium during their Florida trip;
29 at the Two-Day BBQ north of Vero Beach, Florida (25 surfers) (Terry~host);
One CSer in Jacksonville, Florida (Brock~host);
Eleven at Joe Pasta CS Happy Hour and touring in Charleston (Lee~host);
One CSer and a classic sailboat in Fernandina Beach, Florida (Robert and "Candide" ~host)
Two CSers in Santiago de Chile (Ale and Paul as host);
22 CSers and guests at Galindo Restaurant representing 12 nations in Santiago de Chile;
15 CSers and guests at Istanbul Bar, Arequipa, Peru (Erick as host; Cecilia too).

CouchSurfing Experience

Since I joined CS in July of 2007, I have become embroiled in it; I have truly enjoyed my CS experiences in the US~Florida, South Carolina and Puerto Rico; Chile; Argentina; Scotland and England!

Interests

****Travel is #1!****

Photography (landscape and travel photography in particular), tantilizing conversation, history, art, jazz, reading, the law, gardening, hiking, kayaking, stargazing, movies, backgammon, performing arts, Asian food, fine dining, exotic cuisine, wine tastings, sightseeing, museums and being with friends.

Philosophy

Live today like it is your last!

Music, Movies, Books

I just started a book (but can't hardly put it down) by my dear friend, John Errett called THE OWL AND THE HAWK: check it out at
http://www.theowlandthehawk.com

Types of People I enjoy

Confident, funny, interesting, energetic people.

Teach, Learn, Share

**I am a good amateur PHOTOGRAPHER. . . self-trained, but I have had three public showings of my 35mm work:
"Travel Photography from Every Continent";
"Southeastern Asian Panoramic Photography"; and "Antelope Slot Canyon Nature Photography".
I am currently negotiating an additional display titled
"US National Park Photographs".

**I do some TRAVEL WRITING, as I love to share "how to" information about traveling.

In published travel articles, I have written items including:
"Pirates, Pleasures and The Panama Canal";
"Unique Panamanian Jewelry";
"Rome's Architectural Masterpiece";
Pending publication are "Travel Like a Local in Antigua" and "A Lawyer's Guide to Decoding Travel Brochures".

**I am working on my meditation skills, and want to LEARN more.

** TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLK COUNTY in CENTRAL FLORIDA just SOUTH OF ORLANDO, HELPFUL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION ON THE POLK COUNTY CS GROUP's SOCIALS AND ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND AT:

http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=6559
(The link in my 'group' listing works better than this link).

One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done

Experiencing Iguazu Falls in South America; horseback riding in the Andes; being on a rumbling volcano; seeing the Pyramids for the first time from the top of a camel; holding a koala in Australia; digging out of mud ruts that were three feet deep while 4WD-ing in Bora Bora; kayaking around the Bay of Islands in New Zealand; climbing to the highest point on China's great wall; and being there when a friend needs me, even if it is 3 am.

Opinion on the CouchSurfing.com Project

CS is a great way to share travel stories and to research travel issues! In addition to it's primary purpose of connecting CS friends worldwide, it can be used in creative ways, such as networking people internationally on a topic or area of interest!
CS has changed my life and my travels - for the better!



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Locations Traveled

TRAVELED: American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bodies of water, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominica, Egypt, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Vatican, Vietnam
LIVED: Italy, United Kingdom, United States
WANTS TO GO: Antarctica, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania, Thailand, Undersea features
IS GOING TO: Bolivia, Chile, Nicaragua, Peru

References

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From Alexa Carnero Durand
 Arequipa, Peru
 Nov 30
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia is a very nice and interesting person! If you have any questions or want to get a piece of advice when traveling you can definitely ask her!

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From Niklas Schmidt
 Arequipa, Peru
 Nov 29
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  

We had a good chat. She is a a very nice person.

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From Ian Weinberg
 San Diego, United States
 Nov 29
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

The first American I met on my travels....and on Thanksgiving no less! Was great to meet such a dedicated couchsurfing member, as she she really knows what it´s all about! Her extensive list of countries is amazing, ask her about it! =)

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From Lisa Ljunggren
 Arequipa, Peru
 Nov 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia seems to be a very devoted CS member and has traveled a lot! On her way through Arequipa she arranged a meeting for the community here which was very much appreciated! :)

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From Lucho Casabonne
 Arequipa, Peru
 Nov 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Extremely positive
she have the real Cs Spirt, big traveller i hope she reach her goal travel to 100 Countrys, and then set and other goal to visty all CS countrys 230.
also is trusfull eprson, for sure she can be a great sufer or host

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From Erick Mayer
 Arequipa, Peru
 Nov 28
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 4 days Traveled 1 days 
Positive

It was very nice to meet Cynthia. She is an interesting, special and cheerful person, always willing to know more about the places were she goes and the persons she meets. I think that now I understand much more of couchsurfing because of her. Hope to see her another time. I wonder in what part of the planet that's going to happen?

Take care Cynthia and enjoy your trip through Peru!

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From Gonzalo Naranjo
 La Serena, Chile
 Nov 16
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

What else can I say about Cynthia? So many friends and so many positive comments... absolutely commited with CS and its philosophy, and spreading it around the world. Hope to see you again when you come back to Chile!

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From Alejandra Vicencio
 Santiago, Chile
 Nov 10
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Cynthia was very respectful, nice, fun, clean, a great guest. We highly recommend her! She is great at planning events and socials to contribute to the CS spirit. Thank you for the fancy gift you brought us and the wine and nice conversations. We had a brilliant time with you! Hope to see you again in the future! Enjoy your travels in SA too!

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From Juliox Carval
 Santiago, Chile
 Nov 10
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

He is a really kind person, I had a nice conversation

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From Roni Weiss
 Everett, United States
 Nov 9
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia threw an event at a restaurant in Santiago, Chile. I was impressed by her focus on me while we were talking. It made me feel important and interesting.

Obviously a CS diehard, in a good way.

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From Erdal Emsiz
 Santiago, Chile
 Nov 9
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

The CS project should be happy with a person such as Cynthia. She is a very pleasant person to be around one of those rare persons that can bring people together, and who also works actively on doing that.

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From Aaron Rust
 Orlando, United States
 Oct 29
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  

She was the person that greatted me. Can I change this once I talk to her some?

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From AURAFL
 Kissimmee, United States
 Oct 29
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Lady Lawyer introduced to me the CS socializing concept and she made a convert of me! Thanks again Lady Lawyer!

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From HIKEBHUTAN
 Seal Beach, United States
 Oct 21
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We have shared info on travel tips!

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From SYN
 Charleston, United States
 Oct 14
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

I honestly cannot say enough great things about Cynthia! She was a great guest and very patient with my horrible planning skills. :) Her appreciation of the couchsurfing community is obvious from the moment you meet her and that feeling is absolutely contagious when she is around. If you get the chance, this is one lady you have to meet!

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From Robert Doty
 Fernandina Beach, United States
 Oct 11
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

LadyLawyer found my profile on CouchSurfing, and stayed in Candide's aft cabin for a couple of nights. She was the perfect guest! I mean, she showed up with Caviar, cream cheese, and crackers! What's not to love about that!?!? We had some great talks in Candide's cockpit. She introduced me to her lawyer friends here in Fernandina Beach. From these experiences, I learned that lawyers are actually...people! ;-)

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From Kevin Post
 Orlando, United States
 Oct 6
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia is amazing and it was such a pleasure to finally meet her in person. She has helped me with so many things related to the couchsurfing project in order to help me become a better nomadic ambassador. Her dedication to this project is exemplary. I recommend that when you meet Cynthia, drink some coffee because you will want to stay awake the entire night listening to her travel experiences :)

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From Brock Burrell
 Jacksonville, United States
 Sep 19
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Meeting Cynthia was a great experience. I learned how much one could accomplish and see in this short time we have on earth. Cynthia has inspired me and I feel blessed to have met her. Anyone that has the chance to meet her will feel the same. I would love see her again wherever it may be.

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From Brandon Burrell
 Tallahassee, United States
 Sep 19
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I had corresponded with Cynthia previously to get tips on organizing CS meetings, and she was phenomenally helpful. My brother also hosted her in Jax and told me so many wonderful things about her, so I was really looking forward to meeting her in person. Well, we finally met down in Tampa at a CS party and I can say that she overwhelmingly surpassed my already high expectations. I feel truly privileged to have met her, and I can’t wait for the next Florida CS gathering.

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From Alex James
 Sanford, United States
 Sep 14
Met in person Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Had a great time partying it up at Terry's, really looking forward to our next meeting :)

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From CHARLES HOLSOPPLE
 Tampa, United States
 Sep 10
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 1 days  

easy going, listens first, smiles a lot

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From Jamsheed Sethna
 Fort Pierce, United States
 Sep 8
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Was good meeting up with cynthia, shes a active surfer and has many interesting experiences to share, looking forward to see her again at one of the many meets she helps organise.

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From LISA1218
 Fort Lauderdale, United States
 Sep 8
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Cynthia is such a great Ambassador for CS. She is so willing to share her amazing travel expierences and helpful tips. I really enjoyed talking and spending time with her

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From FL-MERMAID
 Loxahatchee, United States
 Sep 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 

We FINALLY met at the CS Sept. 6 BBQ event held in Vero Beach. What an amazing gal! I'm really envious of all her travel experience & hope to meet up with her more and glean lots of CS'ing travel tips from her too!

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From Erik Libbrecht
 Harelbeke, Belgium
 Sep 6
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Cynthia gave us a warm first contact and taught us a lot about Florida. We also had a very special experience at the Kiwane's meeting at the local Country Club. Nice experience!

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From Luis-Alberto Vargas Rojas
 Managua, Nicaragua
 Aug 28
Only met online  
Positive

I contacted her to invite her to take part in the first event of the Nicaraguan CS Community (she won't be around yet unfortunately). She's been quite helpfull providing great ideas and positive energy. Shame I won't be here when she comes but I'm looking forward to meet her some day.

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From Kathleen Kirchendorfer
 Saint Petersburg, United States
 Aug 27
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Great person, leader and organizer! Interesting adventures, a great listener!

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From Kathy Leggett
 Winter Haven, United States
 Aug 26
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

I invited myself to join the WH Women's Bar Association and Cynthia gleefully accepted my 'self-invitation.' She has been so willing to invite me to socials, to couch surfing events, and to take me under her well experienced social wing. Rarely do you find those who will open themselves up and let you into their lives. We really seemed to connect from the start. I look forward to developing our friendship and our surfing experiences in years to come!

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From A301LATINOGUY
 Riverview, United States
 Aug 25
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Im a newby in the CS community and I met Cynthia during my first CS gathering in St Petersburg Fl. I cant wait to meet her again and others in the up coming events. Thank you for making me feel part of the group. It was my pleasure meeting you.

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From Kyrstin Clodfelter
 Vero Beach, United States
 Aug 25
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Looking forward to her tales of travel.

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From SURFJAX
 Saint Louis, United States
 Aug 18
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I had the privilege of meeting Cynthia in St. Augustine. She was surfing with another local Couchsurfer. We had a great time hanging out with her and her Couchsurfing friends. She is very warm and has a passion for the Couchsurfing project. She is a person you will never forget and I look forward to seeing her again.

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From PUXESACO
 Austin, United States
 Aug 12
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

The Tampa CS group is lucky to have Cynthia (a country ambassadora!) at the helm. I look forward to attending more CS gatherings with her!

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From Mike Butler
 Sarasota, United States
 Aug 12
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Cynthia was awesome. She came from over 2 hours away to help over see a group meeting. Her traveling stories are great.

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From Nancy Janus
 Bradenton, United States
 Aug 11
Met in person Acquaintance,  

Cynthia is an ambassador for CS. She impressed me as taking her position seriously and genuinely being committed to the work and to creating a social network for the local population of surfers. I liked her a lot.

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From Diana Kolman
 Saint Petersburg, United States
 Aug 11
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I was very interested to learn about some of Cynthia's travel stories. She has been so many different places! She is very intelligent and friendly. I hope to see her at future events and learn more about the CS community.

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From David Auxier
 Venice, United States
 Aug 11
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia, is a gem can't wait to get to know her better. See you at the Potluck?

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From Kenneth Spivack
 Coral Springs, United States
 Jul 30
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

It was really nice meeting Cynthia at a Couch Surfing get together at Quiet Waters Park. Looking forward to more meetings and possible a chance to play a game I know (Pool), so I don't get destroyed so easily.

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From Sean Johnson
 Saint Augustine, United States
 Jul 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Very nice with some interesting stories...we had drinks (and a good time) with fellow CSers.

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From Debra Testa
 Winter Haven, United States
 Jul 21
Met in person Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

I really glad to have meet Cynthia. She ia a very intelligent, interesting and friendly person. She gives so much to CS and her community.

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From Erik Luth
 Groningen, Netherlands
 Jul 14
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

She is been realy a helping hand for me for planning my trip in Puerto Rico, great and thanks for your help!

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From hippiepilot
 Destin, United States
 Jul 9
Only met online  
Positive

She is helping me out with my CS get together and.. it never hurts to know a lawyer.

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From Josh Bare
 Lakeland, United States
 Jul 9
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Cynthia at a local CS meeting. We all exchanged traveling stories over some cheese and wine. I'm looking forward to seeing her again at CS events!

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From Jonathan Davis
 Las Vegas, United States
 Jul 2
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia sent me my welcome to CS message. She has been very nice and helpful as we continue our evergrowing e-mail conversation.

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From MISS DAVIS
 Orlando, United States
 Jul 2
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I just got home from my first couchsurfing in Brussels and it was wonderful! Thanks for helping me warm up to the world of CS open-minded folks.

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From Kim Cowan
 Orlando, United States
 Jun 30
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia hosted a CS lunch and I am so happy that I attended. I am new to CS and the lunch introduced me to other CS enthusiasts, which helped me with ideas for travel and opened my eyes to the community. Cynthia is a great host with a lot of travel experience and ideas. She is warm, open, and I felt that I could trust her to provide great direction. I am looking forward to my first CS experience and planning future travels.

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From Andre Michel
 Orlando, United States
 Jun 29
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

LadyLawyer is the kind of person that you meet and instantly know her heart is good and you are comfortable with her.

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From MBELA128
 Hollywood, United States
 Jun 29
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Cynthia was really helpful in coordinating this luncheon as well as some rides for this event. She is well traveled and interesting to talk with. You will enjoy your time with her.

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From FALCONER
 Orlando, United States
 Jun 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We had spoken a couple times and exchanged emails about a brunch she put together. I mixed up the dates and arrived a week early, so was able to scout out the restaurant firsthand. Meeting in person, I found her to be intelligent, pleasant, personable, and Real. She put on no airs, and seems to genuinely enjoy meeting other travelers. Having made travel a prority in her life, we had similar perspectives, and hit it off pretty well. Do I know her well enough to trust EVERYTHING in my world to her? Not yet, no, (and there are few I would give that level of trust to.) But between being an ethical attorney and the conversations - what was said, not said, and shared - I feel comfortable to say she's the real deal, and that her integrity can be counted upon. If I were traveling and came across her, she would be in my confidence immediately.

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From Derek Wallace
 North Hollywood, United States
 Jun 23
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

I rode to a CS potluck event with Cynthia and had amazing conversation, so much so that I can't wait to spend time with her again in the future! Plus, she saved my mom from a killer snake!

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From Jason Kirchhoff
 Los Angeles, United States
 Jun 23
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia has amazing travel stories and travel dreams. She is a proud representative of the couch surfing community and can offer invaluable advice. I was lucky to meet her at my very first CS event.

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From Laura Tarquinio
 Stuart, United States
 Jun 22
Met in person Best Friend, Hosted 2 days Surfed 11 days Traveled 15 days 
Positive

Update 6/08
What a pleasure to have Cynthia stay with us. It didn't feel like having a guest stay with us, she was more like family. She brought me a copy of our school's alma mater which I had completely forgotten. It was like having my sister stay with me.
Oh and the cat hair is no charge.
Thank you Cynthia

Update 5/08
So now that I have had the opportunity to surf at Cynthia's place I have to say it was quite pleasant. She made sure I was comfortable and we talked until the wee hours of the morning. I bonded with Star who made me feel right at home. She made sure I wasn't lonely and slept with me all night. If you stay with them make sure you stay up for the light show! There really is so much to do in her area. See you guys soon!

Cynthia is an all around nice person. It was a pleasure spending time surfing with her and getting her insight into all kinds of different topics. I know I've made a wonderful friend.

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From Annemarie Bracher
 Heimiswil, Switzerland
 Jun 16
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia gave me some good Informations about Brasil and Argentina. And where to go and what to do. I hope to meet her once somewhere.
Thanks for everything..

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From Teck Chiang Leng
 Kuching, Malaysia
 Jun 11
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

exchanged info on our hobby photography,hope to be able to take some photos together one day

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From Eric Weaver
 Tampa, United States
 Jun 9
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Great to connect here in Tampa. Work for myself too, so I'm sure we'll chat more soon...

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From Paul Deluna
 Port Richey, United States
 Jun 8
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia is a great representative of what CS is all about, warm, friendly and makes a new comer feel welcome.
Make a point of metting her when you can.

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From Jolanta
 Saint Petersburg, United States
 Jun 8
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia welcome me to CS when I first sign in and was very helpful providing guidance and informatin to me as a new member.
She is a delightful girl.

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From Alayne Unterberger
 Tampa, United States
 Jun 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Cynthia surfed with my friend Doug and we had a great time in Ybor. It was a pleasure to host her and I appreciate the nice gift she gave me. I am sure Cynthia and I will see each other much more and get to know each other better! I wish I could have gone kayaking - next time!

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From Aaron Bumgarner
 Tampa, United States
 Jun 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Met her at the Tampa Brew Co meeting she organized and kayaked with her the next day.

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From Scott Mock
 Saint Petersburg, United States
 Jun 6
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Clearly and intelligent-and therefore interesting-person.

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From Alex Canron
 Toulouse, France
 Jun 6
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Cynthia is a really dedicated women, she love CS and you can feel it when you speak with her.
She likes to hear and tell stories about other place and countries
She's also very helpfull
Definitively a good CS ambassador

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From Mike Doherty
 Bradenton, United States
 Jun 6
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Cynthia and I have chatted thru email alot about expanding CS networking in our local area, region, and state. We finally got to meet at a CS event in Tampa and a kayaking trip the following day. I have a feeling that Cynthia will mentor me into a good "up and comer" to CS, and that she and I are going to formulate some great ideas to put into motion. I can't wait to learn more from her! I highly recommend meeting her, if not going to a kayaking event with her.

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From Zander Haddad
 Orlando, United States
 Jun 5
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Extremely dedicated to the CS project. Constatly keeping everyonein comunication and getting things organized. I appreciate her very very much. Warm and Open and Friendly. She is the Ideal Couchsurfer.

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From Brandee In Florida
 Coral Springs, United States
 Jun 3
Met in person  
Positive

Cynthia is doing a great job of planning CS events in central Florida. She organized a wonderful day at Bok Tower gardens in Lake Wales, and even got everyone free tickets. :-)

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From Karla Villarreal
 Orlando, United States
 Jun 3
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

If you're an active FL member of CS Im sure you've heard of Cynthia aka Ladylawyer. She is a great organizer! I attended the Brazilian dinner in Orlando and also Bok Tower which she organized. She is also a good Taboo player :) Cant wait for future adventures!

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From Andrei Feldt
 Howey in the Hills, United States
 Jun 3
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia organized a wonderful CS meet-up at the beautiful Bok Tower and Gardens in Lake Wales. She's very nice and is doing a great job getting the CSers in Florida together.

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From Ufuk Akdeniz
 West Palm Beach, United States
 Jun 2
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia was very kind to save tickets for me and other CSers for the Bok Tower Gardens picnic event...she even gave me a tour of the Bok Tower Gardens which she knows a lot about. Bok Tower Gardens was one of the most spectacular places I've seen in Florida. I had a wonderful time, enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and company of Central Florida members. Thank you so much for organizing this beautiful event Cynthia. Hoping to see you again in another wonderful Couch Surfing event.

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From MISTER LOLO
 Gaillard, France
 May 28
Only met online  
Positive

She does everything she can to help me to find a couch !

Thanks a lot :-))

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From Amy Davila
 San Juan, Puerto Rico
 May 20
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

Cynthia was an amazing guest. She is very active within couchsurfing and inspired me to become more active within the CSing community myself. I will definetly keep in contact with her as she has now become my Couch Surfing Mentor.

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From Betzaida Marrero
 Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
 May 17
Only met online Acquaintance,  
Positive

I saw she was looking for some info to get around here in Puerto Rico. I did what I could to help her out.

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From Antonio Costas-Elena
 Ponce, Puerto Rico
 May 16
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 2 days Traveled 2 days 
Positive

We learned a lot more about the organization in CS and thoroughly enjoyed our exchange of information of our mutual travels.





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From Dea Sunshine
 Recife, Brazil
 May 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

I was watching Cynthia's activity on cs for some time than finally we got the chance to meet in a get together in Orlando. Few days after that, i had the chance to host her for 1 night and share even more thoughts about CS and trips in general. She is a very experience traveler, and she has a big passion for CS. She is fun and trusthworth! Go get to know her, when u have a chance :)

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From Julie Nasevicius
 Plant City, United States
 May 2
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia is a very nice person, she has a bright personality and is organized.
She has very good travel ideas, tips and is very enthused about the CS community. Cynthia in my eyes is the glue that is keeping Polk and Hillsborough active.

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From Geary H. Davis
 Danville, United States
 May 1
Only met online Friend,  
Positive

We met via a chat site concerning an upcoming trip to Thailand. We have also traveled similar spots which have been topics of discussion. My experience thus far has been very good and I have found that people who enjoy travel are very outgoing and interesting. I rarely have bad experiences with nomadicsouls.

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From Glenn & Kris Hill
 Seattle, United States
 Apr 28
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia was great in helping us decide how to spend our time in the Florida Keys. She had ideas for everything from water sports to geology & history. Perfect!

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From THING1&THING2
 New Port Richey, United States
 Apr 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We saw each other briefly at the restaurant but were able to get into some more in depth conversations about the politics of CS at John's house. Lady lawyer is easygoing with intellectual conversation.
Update: Wow did we have fun and adventure kayaking the Hillsborough River. Lady Lawyer was an excellent guide.

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From Crystal Murphy
 Birmingham, United States
 Apr 24
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia rocksssssss!

she has marvelous enthusiasm and I love her style! Honestly I am a wee bit jealous as well ;)

We talked for a long time and even that wasn't enough! I can't wait to meet her in real life and share our stories and giggles in person! Till then Miss Cynthia :)

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From Erin Pellow
 Toronto, Canada
 Apr 23
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

I had the honour of being Cynthia's first host and she was a fabulous guest! It was a real pleasure to have her stay. She's a great conversationalist and has lots to share. Definitely someone you'd love to have for dinner ... at the very least!! We've kept in touch since meeting and she's gone from surfer to friend! Thanks so much for the travel advice and continually checking in!

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From PILAR31416
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Apr 23
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

She has been extremely helpful since day one. We have many things in common besides some items in the AMAZING PLACES section. Cynthia... you are an Angel.

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From Christian Feldt
 Orlando, United States
 Apr 21
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Cynthia did an amazing job organizing a CS dinner event, and I hosted her afterward. We had a great time chatting for many hours. Winter Haven is lucky to have such an enthusiastic, dedicated ambassador.

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From Chris Nichols
 Merritt Island, United States
 Apr 21
Met in person Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Ladylawyer is a gem. Very well traveled. She is a positive person and has lots of infomation about her travels to share. I look forward to surfing her couch and cows..

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From Jeremy Huffman
 Hood River, United States
 Apr 19
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

I had a great time meeting Cynthia.
We did have some nice conversation regarding travels and politics. Also a super photo. It was a pleasant time!

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From C-DU
 Gainesville, United States
 Apr 19
Met in person Best Friend, Surfed 7 days Traveled 30 days 
Positive

GREAT LADY! GREAT FRIEND!

I have known Cynthia since 1986; we met in London, and have remained friends ever since!

We have traveled together extensively in England and in the US.

Cynthia genuinely enjoys every travel day, is enthusiastic about it and sees the best in it! Even on a 'bad' travel day (like when it rains on the day you want to do a long hike), she'll say at the end of the day:
"well I met X today, who was great", or
"I learned Y today", or "I saw Z today, which was unexpected, but really great!"

Plus, she is great when planning a trip; just last week, she emailed me her personal travelogue for an upcoming trip that my husband and I hope to take in the fall; she is wonderful about sharing her travel knowledge.

I can't say enough good things about my dear friend, except that I hope we'll always be friends!

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From Amy Scott
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Apr 18
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Cynthia is such a warm person, friendly and caring and really, really easy to talk to. I'm so glad she contacted me and that we had time to get to know each other. I know we'll see each other again someday.

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From Tabi Cameron
 A Coruna, Spain
 Apr 18
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Cynthia was a fantastic guest. It was an absolute pleasure to host her. Great company with interesting stories. Would recommend for anyone's couch. Thanks for the caviar! UPDATE: We have kept in regular contact since her visit and I love hearing about her commitment to CS and the enthusiam she puts back into it.

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From Doug Bohannon
 Winter Haven, United States
 Apr 18
Met in person Best Friend, Surfed 9 days