CURRENT MISSION

to travel and learn about Southeast Asia until I have to go home again

ABOUT ME

I'm traveling in Southeast Asia for a month and hoping to meet up with people especially June 8 to 11 when traveling on my own. I live in Chicago and work as a therapist. I was previously a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic and would love to meet up with Peace Corps volunteers over here.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted in my campo in the Dominican Republic when I was a Peace Corps volunteer. I'd like to meet people now while traveling.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with Carmen Arguello in Santo Domingo.
Sofia Chanfreau stayed with me in Sabana Grande.

Interests

dancing (especially salsa and bachata), singing, playing music, sports (especially tennis), enjoying the outdoors, Spanish, mental health, children, families, communities, the environment, improving education, people in general and getting to know them, and enjoying being in beautiful places

• books
• singing
• dancing
• bachata
• education
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• tennis
• anthropology
• teaching
• history
• volunteering
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Modern Romance
Why the Cocks Fight
Muddy Cup
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
A Fine Balance
Like Water For Chocolate
many others that aren't coming to mind now

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Pico Duarte

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm interested in learning about communities where people live and the history of places.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, United States