Currently traveling. Visiting my friends scattered in many places. Married with a dog. Like to swim and walk and eat many kinds of food but not into grease, fish and pork. Allergic to cigarette smoke and pineapple. Love everyones pets. Not a great cook but I souz chef well! Love comedy and improv and dancing and costume parties. I tend toward quiet and shy though I really like people and being goofy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to catch up with friends that I don't normally get to see due to distance. I figured that couchsurfing would be an affordable way to do this and make more friends while I am at it. My spouse travels for a year on couchsurfing and we have had many drifters and students come stay on our couch. it's fun and most people are tidy and respectful so we love it.

Interests

• gardening
• swimming
• dance
• stand up comedy
• organic gardening
• handmade
• barcelona
• uk
• improv comedy
• istanbul
• arts and crafts
• wild swimming
• urban gardening
• winter swimming
• netherlands
• craftsmanship
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

Like most, favorites are Latin dance music, plot driven movies and books. Favorite film: Harold and Maude.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I demanded that a hospital do appendics surgery on someone who had no insurance (The hospital put him in a room for days without the needed surgery. It went to trial and the verdict came back: neglect.) and didn't leave until they did it. He recovered after a long battle with infection due to the delay in surgery, but made a full recover.

Teach, Learn, Share

Take care of each other. We are the only ones looking out for each other's best interest so make a difference in someone's life. Reach out a helping hand, even if you don't think you have much to offer. A kind word or a helping hand can make all the difference to those of us we don't yet call friends.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you train your pet. I speak Doglish. I can give you pointers on how to make art, draw, paint, etc. I am pretty handy with personal development and growth issues too. I am a Certified English Language Teacher (CELTA certified) . And I love to garden.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Rwanda, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Netherlands, United States