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Overview

  • 6 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Hydrologist
  • Fort Lewis, Durango CO; San Diego State University, San D...
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About Me

ABOUT ME

I am a friendly, happy person with a strong love of travel. I am very fond of people and enjoy new experiences with friends. I am eager to learn more about the world and strive to continue growing as a person throughout my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people, experience new culture, and see the world.

Interests

I have a lot of interests. I spend most of my free time playing guitar, reading about science or practicing martial arts. I love to write as well and enjoy exchanging ideas about philosophy beauty and the meaning of life. I like to be outdoors as much as possible and will hike until the end of time. I love backpacking and mountain biking and being outside with friends.

  • arts
  • beauty
  • reading
  • traveling
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • martial arts
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Classical, mariachi, old-tyme, bluegrass, anything joyful and melodic

Movies: A mighty Wind, O' Brother Where Art Thou, Amadeus, The Lord of The Rings Trilogy

Books: Zod Wallop, All of the Years Best Science Fiction Edited by Gardener Dozois, all Tolkien, Cadillac Desert

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked 100 miles through the Weminuche Wilderness

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to play guitar and banjo, I want to learn Spanish and am happy to teach English, I love to teach people how to tie knots, I enjoy cooking food for people, I am very familiar with the native flora of San Diego and to an extent Tijuana, and I can show many unique places to hike in San Diego County.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be happy to buy food and cook, I always help clean, and I enjoy telling and listening to stories. I am happy to host in San Diego when my situation allow, but am always happy to show people around San Diego and am a seasoned urban explorer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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