I'd like to experience as much as I can of this world, hopefully help leave it a little better than I found it, and share great moments and great conversation with like-minded people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to make new friends who live in the places I visit and experience their hometown with them.

Interests

Education, the performing arts, all sorts of outdoor activities, farming and permaculture, climate change action, renewable energy, the preservation of both natural and cultural heritage, lots of things

• reading
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• science
• budget travel
• travel
• mountain bikes

Music, Movies, and Books

I read, watch, and listen to most everything, but here are my favorites:

Books: Carl Sagan, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, The Motorcycle Diaries
Music: classical, folk, Broadway

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Work in three fantastic jobs in the past 12 years without the benefit of a bachelor's degree. It's about time I went back to school and earned a degree, though.

Teach, Learn, Share

I sing and play the piano well, so if you're also a musician, we can try and make good music together.

I can give a talk on climate change - the realities and what we can do about it. I'm a trained member of the Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps, Vice President Al Gore's organization.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Buy some groceries, help with the cooking, share in the household chores (even farm work), and great conversation

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines