I'm a teacher at an international school in Baku, Azerbaijan. In addition to teaching, I've also worked in journalism, construction, farming, and social services. Though I've spent most of my life in Oregon, I've also lived in Havana, Cuba, and Strasbourg, France. I grew up in Oregon. I like to take pictures, bake bread, and hike.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I got off to a great start surfing with James Skinner in Farnham. My stay with James and his family taught me a lot about warmth, hospitality, and what it means to take someone in. Since then I've surfed in France and Mexico and hosted a lot of people in Oregon and Qatar.

Interests

• dining
• cooking
• baking
• exercise
• politics
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• swimming
• teaching
• journalism
• social science

Music, Movies, and Books

East of Eden, Grapes of Wrath, Guns, Germs, and Steel, Life of Pi, Walden, The Prophet, Your Money or Your Life, The Canon, A Short History of Nearly Everything, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mac said it, Rachael agreed, and for awhile, I was a doubter, but they were right: swimming with whale sharks is one of the most memorable things I've ever done.

Teach, Learn, Share

Bread baking, kombucha making, sauerkraut, etc. Math? 😉

What I Can Share with Hosts

Curiosity about your home and respect for your space.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Cuba, France, Qatar, United States

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