CURRENT MISSION

Combat xenophobia, jingoism, racism and ignorance of other cultures. Meet new people, make new friends. LGBTQ ally; home is a Safe Space for all.

ABOUT ME

Happy introvert who loves good conversation, especially with people who have traveled off the beaten path.

PHILOSOPHY

A la Elvis Costello: "What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have hosted only twice so far. Loved it. Looking forward to hosting and to surfing more.

Interests

Literature, film, music, gardening, cooking, travel.

• literature
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Yes, yes and yes. Jazz (1920s - 1973 or so), classical (renaissance, baroque, chamber, LvB), punk; Kubrick, Scorsese, Scott, et al; Latin American & European lit, SF.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook, and am happy to share the experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, North Korea, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Senegal, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, United States