I have been retired for about 4 years with a mission to travel as much as I can. I love to work on my house. I am an artist. I love to read, take photos and explore. I am a soap maker and am getting better and better with power tools.The world is my oyster and I am ready ! I love dogs and animals in general! I love gardening and gardens. I am a fan of baseball and hockey. I hold a Blue Belt in NIA. I have two adult children and two grand boys.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling around the US again this summer ( 2017) hoping to travel for at least 4 months. Locals know places to visit: places to eat and local quirks and specialties. I appreciate the opportunity to stay within my "fixed income budget" through couchsurfing! Thank you!

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music.

As I read a lot, I will only list a few long term favorites: We Were The Mulvaneys / Pillars of the Earth / Twisted River /Confederates in the Arttic / Battle Cry of Freedom /Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.

Films: The Apostle / Christmas Vacation/ Muppets Christmas Carol

Netflix

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Five day, five night 50 mile solo kayak trip in The Everglades.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Philippines