I am almost 70 years young, have been married to the same man for 47 years, mother of three children and two grandchildren. I live on a small farm in a rural area of Massachusetts - Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Massachusetts. It is very peaceful for most of the year , but is extremely busy in the summer months. I have a good sense of adventure, and I love discovering new places and meeting new people. I think I have a very good sense of humor and am the sort of person who is not easily rattled by unexpected events. I think it can add to the fun! Also, I am so far in excellent health and fit and hope to remain so.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think Couchsurfing would be a great way to meet regular people in a country that is new to me, and would be much more interesting that staying in a hotel. The trip I am planning next is to Sweden in the Spring with a friend . We will be going to Uppsala .

Interests

I am very interested in all aspects of different cultures. My greatest passion is for animals - I have a riding horse, two dogs and a cat and can't imagine my life without animals. They fascinate me and are very important to me. I love to ride my horse, walk my dogs, read, knit, sew, cook, garden (vegetables, herbs and flowers) and most of all, travel!! I used to ski a lot but haven't much in the past few years. I love the outdoors and much prefer to be outside rather than in the house. And I'd much rather clean the barn than my house!!

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• wildlife
• cooking
• gardening
• flowers
• traveling
• knitting
• outdoor activities
• equestrian
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music, am a movie buff and especially like independent movies, and historical novels are always my first choice in reading material. I also read a lot about animals as I have a passion for all animal life.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a horseback riding safari in Botswana on the Okavango Delta. It was extraordinary - I saw so much wildlife - just loved it!

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes - all of the above. Ready and wiling. Love to tell and hear stories about peoples lives.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell them all about life on a small island off the east coast of the U.S. , as well as all the other places I've traveled.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Botswana, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States