I'm a scientist and educator. I love the outdoors, Wodehouse, good scotch, a good yarn.
I am also proud pawrent to Shadow. I got him from a rescue shelter when he was a month old.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a large place in a beautiful town and I'd like to be able to share this with travelers so they may get a glimpse of this lovely country and this lovely city.

Interests

I'm fairly up to speed on local fauna, biogeography, ethnobiology, etc. I like to understand things, people, places in depth and try my best to research cultures and places.
I'm an amateur birder and can give you a fairly good tour of the area from a naturalist's viewpoint.

• pets
• dogs
• hiking
• ecotourism
• adventure travel
• trekking
• adventures
• biking
• diving
• bicycle touring
• bicycle
• birdwatching
• hiking and camping
• hiking mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Classic rock, Hindustani classical as well as fusion.
Books - popular science books, travelogues, satire. A Wodehousian through and through.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I teach :)
Also, I recently cycled and camped 575 km (Bogor-Cirebon-Bogor) in 4 days. Did not use a hotel and camped the whole way. Quite proud of this experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

Birdwatching, Indian cooking, dog training tips, local sightseeing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Walking tours, tips on how to get around.
If I'm cooking, I'll cook for everyone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Indonesia, United States