CURRENT MISSION

Be happy, have fun and wander!!!!

ABOUT ME

I like to hike, ski, kayak, camp, and walk on the el Camino de Santiago. Traveling and recreational activities are special. I am a Camino junkie!

PHILOSOPHY

Live your life as best you can and do everything you can to stay healthy.
I am retired and now have time to travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have housed WWOOFers and couchsurfers. I have also been hosted in Spain and France. It is a lovely experience and I love being guided as well as taking folks around.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted and been hosted. Lovely experiences. CS is a fabulous program. It truly is a cultural experience for everyone.

Interests

Traveling, hiking, biking, kayaking, walking in Spain. Photography. Studying Spanish and French. Traveling. Friends and family. Medical Science. I love meeting other travelers and hearing about their experiences, and my experiences on the Camino in Spain have been fabulous. Walking the Camino again this year!

• photography
• dining
• coffee
• walking
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• skiing
• science
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Autobiographical adventure stories/movies. Philosophy. Rock and Roll and Classical. I love to dance to blue grass. I am not fond of jazz or country music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed to Hawaii in a 33'sloop with 2 others. 33 days at sea.
Kayak around Southeast Alaska
Walked the El Camino twice. Walked the Via de La Plata, and have walked in the Alpujarras mountains.
Medical volunteer in Dominican Republic 4 weeks a year for 9 years
Lived inJuneau, Alaska for 43 years, now live in Bellingham, Washington.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am learning French. Love to share good coffee and food! Meeting new people is exciting.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Myself

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States

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