I’m from the US finishing 4 months of traveling in Europe, about to head to Australia ;) I love exploring nature, cooking, yoga, seeing the world, and meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the opportunity to get a real, local experience in the places that we visit.

Interests

Traveling, camping, astronomy, reading, cooking, and gardening.

• dining
• cooking
• beer
• vegetarian
• exercise
• yoga
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• swimming
• astronomy
• environmentalism
• tramping
• gin tonic

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Dune, Shogun, Haruki Murakami, Simone de Beauvoir, Philip K. Dick, Jonathan Franzen, Jeffrey Eugenides, Salman Rushdie, John Irving, Bill McKibben, Carl Sagan

Music: Sonic Youth, Sleep, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Beyonce, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Chelsea Wolfe, Cocteau Twins, Electric Wizard, Kendrick Lamar, The Knife, Modest Mouse, Neil Young, The Notorious BIG, Outkast, Slowdive, The Smiths

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a pretty good cook and love to share and explore new cuisines and types of food.
I have lots experience in needlework crafts and organic gardening.
I’m learning Spanish and like having the opportunity to practice.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States