We are a happy family living in one of the most progressive cities in the USA - Portland, Oregon! We have two daughters and two dogs. We love to roast marshmallows in the backyard, to take the kids to the park, and to exercise. We love to take trips on the weekend either to do hikes or see more parts of the city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To help more people see Portland and to meet awesome people.

Portland is known for amazing food and having a young, hipster scene. We have great access to organic groceries and farmer's markets, and everyone here loves the outdoors! Portland is very natural with tons of access to trails, rivers, waterfalls... Just 1.5 hours away you have the beautiful Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach is internationally known) and Mt. Hood, one of the best ski resorts in the western USA. 3 hours away is Bend, one of the most outdoor adventure recreation friendly cities in the US.

Interests

Horseback riding, rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, bicycle commuting. Sprouting. Acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, gardening.

• dogs
• dining
• coffee
• exercise
• yoga
• gardening
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• equestrian
• hiking
• skiing
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• medicine
• beaches
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Anything by Malcolm Gladwell
Movies: Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Music: My "Discover Weekly" on Spotify

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trained wild mustangs

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Urbanism, Chinese medicine theory, exposure to outdoor recreation in the area (hiking, biking, etc), coffee scene, food cart scene

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Martinique, Mexico, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy