CURRENT MISSION

To meet people, enjoying their company and experiences.

ABOUT ME

Intense, adventurous fellow motivated by continuous self-improvement and new experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

I am a firm believer in reason and hold a benevolent world view of humanity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new, but have had a positive first experience hosting Couchsurfers. We're looking forward to visiting hosts during our forthcoming trip to Europe.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Very positive, but limited so far. We are less flexible now that we have kids and many commitments. We have been informal couchsurfers for some time.

Interests

Travel, reading, quality time with family, languages, rowing, cycling and ballroom dancing.

• dancing
• ballroom dancing
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• rowing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

If it doesn't move me to tears (joy, beauty or sadness), it isn't worth my time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am moved by the near-death experiences of a friend who has an auto-immune disease. He helps me to realize how fragile and precious life is. Touring around the world by bicycle with my wife was also an exhilerating experience that I would not have traded for anything.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy learning from those I meet and sharing whatever I can. It is a combination of personal curiosity, wonder and the inherent student/teacher in me that can't entirely shut down outside the classroom.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Canada, Cuba, France, India, Japan, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States