I've lived most of my life here in Kelowna, BC with stints in Auckland, New Zealand and Lusaka and Kitwe, Zambia. I love the outdoors, adventure, trying new things and meeting new people.
I have a 140lb great dane x english mastiff named Sir Charles. He's a big fan of cuddling, believes he's the size of a chihuahua and has never had an issue with another human or animal.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling, meeting new people, and showing off the incredible valley I get to call home.

Interests

• dogs
• wine
• coffee
• baking
• running
• boating
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• bouldering
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• snowshoeing
• swimming
• food
• longboarding
• health
• cliff diving
• scrambling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: everything from Adele, Jimmy Eat World, Chance the Rapper to The Black Seeds, Ed Sheeran, Sigur Ros, Classical and everything in between...except country music.

Movies: big fan of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Away We Go, Boy, Braveheart, The Other Woman...I don't often watch movies but enjoy when I get to them.

Books: I enjoy autobiographies and fantasy, some sci-fi, and nooo romance novels

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky diving during sunrise near Lake Wanaka was pretty epic.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach mental health as a clinical instructor at the university and would be happy to share my knowledge!
I'd like to learn another language, get more into rock climbing and biking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Okanagan Wine :) and any mental health advice you may need...

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Malawi, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, Zambia