Resident physician, currently at University of Iowa. Traveling through Europe for a combination of vacation and work, stopping through Dublin and Zurich (solo) then Amsterdam and Berlin (with a friend).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had a great first experience with couchsurfing while traveling around Belize and was so impressed by the community. I want to be friends with all of you!

Interests

• poetry
• music
• scuba diving
• skiing
• rock climbing
• bass guitar
• falconry

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost all kinds of music, but I'm a rock and roller at heart. Favorites include Motorhead, Clutch, Tool, Tom Waits, Lana Del Rey, RHCP, Led Zeppelin, Arctic Monkeys, Bob Dylan, Biffy Clyro.

I enjoy Tarantino films and books by Neil Gaiman, Neil Stephenson, and innumerable others. I hardly watch any TV but I like Game of Thrones.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in the Madagascar rainforest for 6 months studying lemurs
Most of my job is putting people's faces back together.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: medical knowledge, board games
Learn: local culture
Share: I make a mean risotto

What I Can Share with Hosts

What would you like me to share? I'm good company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, England, Fiji, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Madagascar, Scotland, United States