ABOUT ME

That I am adventurous and extroverted, kind and fun. I do have a serious side...I read a lot and enjoy philosophical/political discussions.

PHILOSOPHY

Learn, learn, learn. Be open to new experiences. Be good to other people. Dare to risk.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None so far, but I've received so many kind invitations that I'm having trouble responding to everyone.

Interests

I am very interested in other cultures, particularly the "southern" cultures...France, Latin America, Mexico (where I live at present) and sub-eAfrica. I was a psychotherapist in the U.S., but am not licensed in Mexico. I now do telephonic Spanish-English medical and general interpreting using a Vonage phone for a company in the U.S.

• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

I love international music...Latin, African, Arabic, Greek, etc. I probably read too much. I enjoy fiction and non-fiction...Spanish and English mainly with some French.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1)Our van was charged by a wild elephant in Kenya. A van had injured him in the past, and, just like popular belief has it, he had not forgotten.
2) I participated in a "tienta" at Dominguin's (a famous bullfighter at the time) ranch outside Madrid. They turn young cows loose in a bullring with brave (foolish?) people and then choose the most aggressive young cows for breeding to produce "toros bravos". I left the ring limping and with my pants torn, but it was worth it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy sharing my travel experiences, as some people have mistaken ideas about other countries. They think that in sub-Saharan Africa there is only hunger and war and that in Mexico everywhere is dangerous.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, China, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, Uruguay