CURRENT MISSION

Stick around one place for a while.

ABOUT ME

Trying to find a balance of work and play, nomad and resident, relaxed and ambitious. Started a new job in Ketchikan Alaska in May 2013 and will be here for at least a couple years. Look forward to playing host for some passer-thrus.

PHILOSOPHY

I seek diverse experiences in my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the past I have used couchsurfing in the traditional way-- either asking for some company and a place to stay or offering it--but I'm really intrigued by the CS communities who get together on a regular basis.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've played the host and the hosted-- from London, to Indonesia, to Atlanta. Even took my own mother couchsurfing one time when she was helping me move across the country.

Interests

Certainly travel is at the top. More generally, I like adventures. Also climbing, cycling, skiing, cooking, attending various performances.

• cooking
• traveling
• cycling
• skiing
• rock climbing
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed some mountains that make you feel like you're in the heavens- particularly Mt Moran and Gannett Peak.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a few meals that I'm pretty good at and would be happy to share: jerk tofu; a great zucchini pasta dish an Italian roommate taught me; recently started making my own corn tortillas and tlacoyas/gorditas; pizza and dough.

I know a bit about marine navigation and piloting--both visual bearings and GPS, as well as some limited celestial navigation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Nicaragua, Singapore, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Panama, United Kingdom, United States

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