Being a jack of all trades but master of none hasn't stopped me from trying new things and looking like a fool in the process. I grew up in Vancouver most of my life but still get amazed when it finally stops raining and the fog lifts in the summertime. I like to be outside, moving, touching, tasting, and seeing. The feeling of being settled unsettles me.

PHILOSOPHY: Be good, be curious, and be better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It represents the good in the world, free of monetary transactions and full of human connection.

Interests

Swimming when it rains, meeting people with different experiences of the world, live music, temprinillo, spreadsheets, capoeira angola, taking photographs (http://vsco.co/cherynw) at sunrise and sunset (in that order), and preparing and sharing a slow meal with good company. And also zany musical instruments and making up silly songs on my ukulele.

A bad knee has made me less of a mountain and more of an ocean girl lately, but mountains, I'll be back!

• capoeira
• boating
• live music
• cycling
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• snowshoeing
• swimming
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

yes, YES, and yes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pretty difficult to pick just one...
- Crocodile hunting in Sian Ka'an, Mexico - don't worry, we set it free after making some observations...I sat on a crocodile!
- Close encounter with a black bear while kayaking between 2 rock islands in shallow water...I've never paddled that fast in my life.
- Cycling from Veracruz to Chiappas. Ok....not the whole way, those mountain passes are treacherous.
- Meditating for 10 hours/day for 10 consecutive days
- Spending 10 days on a boat up the South Coast of BC
- Kayaking with pods of Orcas and humpback whales

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe all forms of teaching are actually learning exchanges where we learn from each other. I'm not an expert at any of these, but if you ever want to play some capoeira angola or learn a cheesy pop song on the ukulele, give me a shout. I am learning a few things right now, things such as whistling, patience, and balancing with my eyes closed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love visiting local markets and cooking in other people's kitchens, maybe I can prepare a meal for us to share.

I often bring my portrait lens on my city travels, do you like being photographed?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom

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