I am a former globetrotting photojournalist who still savors my years of sleeping on the couches of others before the internet. I am a working artist who makes photographs with 19th century techniques...I have a real job too, I teach high school students digital photography.
I live in an industrial space in San Jose, if you want a swing on the porch, look elsewhere.
Please be aware that given my work schedule, I prefer to host guests on weekends, though I may occasionally have folks over during the week with advance notice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Paying back the years that I slept on the couches of others. As we all know, it's a great way to see the world while meeting real people...

Interests

nah, what about yours?

• photography
• cooking
• hiking
• art history
• film photography
• meeting people

Music, Movies, and Books

indie rock and and an eclectic mix....If you listen to the Henry Rollins show on KCRW, you will understand my taste in music.

Favorite Directors: Wim Wenders, Sergei Parajadnov, Errol Morris, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bought a house in Detroit for five hundred dollars and made it into something beautiful.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes, please.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in an 850 sq. foot warehouse in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, CA.
My place: It's like a huge garage with a bedroom, bathroom and darkroom attached...I recently acquired a camper, which can serve as an extra bedroom, or I have a couch in my studio area. There's a very simple kitchen and bath/shower. I prefer guests who are staying for 1-2 days, and I like getting those requests a few days before your requested stay, though I am aware that travel is often spontaneous. Please don't ask to stay for weeks at a time unless we've already met! Couchsurfing is for people on the move, e.g. travelers, not people who need a place to live while they find a job in Silicon Valley!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Myanmar, Portugal, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain