***Please read the "My Home" section carefully before sending a request. I only will respond to people who have clearly read it. Also, you must have references in order to stay with me.***

I'm a self-employed physician in San Francisco. I'm an avid marathon runner, having run a full marathon in 30 states and 2 countries since 2007. I love following professional tennis and college basketball. I enjoy concerts, hikes, beaches, theme parks and festivals (especially ones on chocolate), and anything Hawaiian.

I studied Spanish for 5 years in high school and early college almost 20 years ago! It's gotten rusty over time, but it's enough to get by as a tourist in Spanish-speaking countries. Any opportunity to practice it would be great.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've enjoyed meeting people who he's hosted from around the world. I realized I love playing tour guide in the Bay Area much more than I expected, introducing visitors to my favorite places for coffee, dining, sweets, hiking, sunsets, thrill rides and more.

Interests

• running
• tennis
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Madonna, Britney, Maroon 5, P!nk, Pitbull, Alanis, Metallica, Green Day, Offspring, Sublime, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, anything 80's

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climb the Harbor Bridge in Sydney at night

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to make a solid cold brew coffee and share tips on long-distance running.

I love learning about other cultures and international travel tips.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Morning coffee, drives around the Bay Area, a comfortable place to stay and my company :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States