I live in Colorado, where adventure is always just around the corner. I'm passionate about the outdoors, including skiing, rock climbing, hiking, and trail running. There is a part of me that loves to explore the great outdoors, but another big part of me that loves to explore big cities. I love spending time in museums and getting immersed in local food/wine culture. I'm also really into karaoke, writing, and live music.

I studied in Madrid in spring 2011, and Rome in fall 2010. I speak conversational Spanish and Italian, and would love to learn more languages!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am exploring a few stops in Spain

Interests

If I could have my dream life, it would be the means to travel at the drop of a hat. My dream trips include horsepacking in the Pampas or Montana, exploring South Africa, relaxing on the beautiful beaches in Zanzibar or Thailand, climbing mountains in New Zealand or the Alps (or anywhere), eating my way through Japan.... the list goes on.

Drinking a beer after a hike by a campfire under the stars = heaven

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music: rock, indie, electronic, folk, classical.

I'm a big reader, and love Rebecca Solnit, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Haruki Murakami, and then some.

I don't watch a ton of movies, but keep up with some of the latest Netflix/HBO shows.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2015 I drove across the U.S. to move to Colorado from my life in Washington, DC

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook, and would be happy to cook together! Interested in learning about food in all forms, and would also love to share what I know as well.

If you are a writer, let's talk about that!

If you like karaoke, I'm a huge fan and would love to share that with a couchsurfing friend :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be happy to cook a meal for my hosts in exchange for their generous hospitality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Spain, United States