CURRENT MISSION

Currently I'm in the Alagoas State coast of Brazil (Maceió, etc.) travelling for a couple of months.

ABOUT ME

I'm a world citizen with Portuguese passport, 63, I'm at a stage in my life where I want to live in touch with Mother Nature. I'm a birdwatcher, nature photographer and Photography teacher. I like rivers and wetlands, particularly those of special importance for birds. I was born in Africa, Mozambique, and I'm an Africa lover, as well as a South America one. I've been in Guinea-Bissau as a volunteer Coordinator of a Humanitarian Help Program (1990) and I've visited 3 islands of Cabo Verde (1994). I've been living in Argentina for almost 20 years, as well as 12 months in Paraguay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Sharing ideas and experiences, knowing people, helping travellers, teaching Photography.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I'm (almost) an ABSOLUTE BEGINNER in CouchSurfing (I have had only 2 fulfilling experiences in Uruguay/2010). The reason is because I'm a bit shy and do not like to disturb people... but I believe I've changed a bit now! :-)

Interests

Travel, Africa, Photography (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimalves), Digital Art, cooking, Wildlife Conservation, kayaking, birdwatching, solar energy, Permaculture... and a lot of things more!!! :)

• wildlife
• birds
• arts
• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• kayaking
• teaching
• volunteering
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

You said books? Well... LOT OF THEM!!! :-)
Music? Traditional Portuguese music (Fado), Morna, Coladera, Tango, World Music, Folk, Flamenco, MPB, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

16 days travelling alone, by foot, alongside the west seaside coast of Portugal, from Setúbal to Algarve.

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography, Portuguese language, Spanish language. Also something about Permaculture philosophy and Solar Energy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experience of life, travelling many countries and cultures, lot of funny stories, can teach Portuguese cuisine, Photography, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cabo Verde, France, Panama, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain