CURRENT MISSION

it's a small world after all

ABOUT ME

World traveler, historian (Africa, World), teacher and aquarium scuba diver in Los Angeles, California. Also lived in France, Zimbabwe, Japan and Korea. An aspiring gymnast and ballet dancer in my spare time.

PHILOSOPHY

Thinking about what i want to be when i grow up...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A coffee host in Los Angeles. Give fascinating tours of places/restaurants or can take you scuba diving, surfing, or hiking.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Meeting fun, new friends around the world.

Interests

so many... gymnastics, ballet, surfing, snorkeling, scuba, piano, movies, and just recently rockclimbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many places to go, people to visit, things to do, and so little time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hitched to Timbuktu, Mali, right before Al Queda took over the region (Yes, there is a place called Timbuktu!)

Teach, Learn, Share

How to do a handstand. Would love to learn more about wines.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like bringing a bottle of one of my favorite California wines, pinot noir, to share, and sometimes food, if there is time. I'm a foodie and a student of food history. Sometimes I cook and talk! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Thailand, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Japan, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, United States, Zimbabwe

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