CURRENT MISSION

travel as much as possible

ABOUT ME

lived in D.C. till age 18, moved to Kansas for step-father's work (farmer) stayed in Midwest for 12 years; married (81) adopted two children  (Daniel 86-Guatemala and Marcela 90-Colombia) taught French in Midwest. Stayed home with kids (homeschooled both). Lived in Peru, traveled throughout Europe. Love to read in three languages, meet people from everywhere, listen to Democracy Now and Alternative Radio (check them out if you don't know them), listen to Podcasts from French Radio Stations, cook, swim, hike and bike. Teach French part-time for Alliance Francaise in Tampa, FL. for 8 years.

PHILOSOPHY

recognize everyone's merit; educate yourself. Be polite, responsible and honest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have accepted travelers and enjoyed meeting them. Have attended some gatherings in Tampa, FL and will do so in new city (Pasadena, CA) Am a member of (and have participated in) Servas, another home host organization throughout the world. nb although I am 67 I am very active; avid biker, hiker, walker, and gym rat. I travel a lot and often alone.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Accepted travelers in Tampa and enjoyed the experience. Will travel w/Couch Surfing in France in fall 2016.

Interests

reading, swimming, cooking, foreign films, hiking, biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Lust Caution. Citizen Four, Ixcanul, L'Assomoir, Breaking the Waves, Persepolis, The Kite Runner, Reparer les Vivants, John Updike, Sorj Chalandon, Syngue Sabour, Ni d'Eve, ni D'Adam, Animal Farm, Great Expectations, Not One Less, The Band's Visit, Beausoleil (cajun group from Louisiana), Cesaria Evora, The Beatles, Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos, Garrison Keilor, many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

went to Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, remember what I was doing the day JFK was shot, went to Tikal (Guatemala), got Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for France (l977-78), Lived in Peru.

Teach, Learn, Share

Being a language teacher I am always ready to give suggestions about language. I also love to cook and can teach recipes that I enjoy making. I am knowledgeable about my country's history and politics and ready to discuss any topic that has to to with politics or history. I particularly am interested in Vietnam War era.

What I Can Share with Hosts

cooking, hiking, favorite authors, places to visit in Los Angeles.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Peru, United States