Tag Archives: San Diego

Third Time’s the Charm

  I returned from my three-day camping trip more tired than relaxed. I had denied any surfers that had wanted to stay while I thought I would be gone. Being home, I checked requests and Jack Hu was still looking … Continue reading

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Lost Just In Time

This morning Paul and I will make pancakes – or burn them, fold them, and double their size. I attempt to make eggs over hard and end with a scrambled mess in the pan. What I don’t scrape out will be … Continue reading

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Die Ankunft des Deutsch Trio

I get a request for my couch on Friday for a Tuesday arrival. I check my calendar and I will be good to host them until Friday at noon when I have a dentist appointment. I am under the impression that … Continue reading

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Hiking and Ice Cream

It is my last day with Sabrina, Marita, and Nici the three couchsurfers that I welcomed into my home two days ago. Last night we decided to spend the morning hiking before they were due to catch the greyhound downtown. I … Continue reading

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My First Couch-Hosting Experience

I got a message from Couchsurfing.org with another request for my couch. I’ve had a few over the years since joining in 2009, but for one reason or another my guests never made it. All that would change with a … Continue reading

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