I am a gregarious, lively lady!
Nerd Alert! Avid literature, history, animal lover.
I love to cook for myself and others.
I enjoy being immersed in nature as often as possible. I love camping, hiking, swimming, boating, and simply basking in the beauty around us.
"If music be the food of love-play on" W.S.

One of the most amazing perks of teaching is I have the summers to myself. I was bitten by the travel bug long ago, and my job allots me the freedom to have this luxary.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Seeking safe travel and the opportunity to meet and spend time with locals, who could provide information and suggestions about the city I am exploring.

Happy to host travelers who relish new opportunities and shared experiences

Kindness makes the world go 'round

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Folk, Classic Rock, Indie Folk and Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz

Books: Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, John Irving

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

White water rafted down the Zambezi River! I only fell in....twice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Besides a plethora of animal facts?
Kindness, Compassion, Respect
I would be happy to cook, and certainly would not mind helping to maintain a clean living environment.
I am willing help my host in any way I could be of useful assistance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Zambia