CURRENT MISSION

To make my beautiful wife, Larisa, very happy.

ABOUT ME

My wife and I are nice, honest and quiet. We aren't big drinkers or out to change the world, but we enjoy a nice conversation about the state of the world, and what's been on NPR lately.

PHILOSOPHY

We are atheist, kind, gentle, introverted. We would much rather sit and talk over a glass (or three) of wine, than go to a loud bar or party.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We think of ourselves as backpackers and motorcyclists.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Brand new. We have hosted only once and it was a wonderful experience.

Interests

I'm an oncology travel nurse, meaning I travel the U.S. to wherever there is a need for a nurse with my specialty. My wife is a sculptor. Consequently, we are able to take time off as needed to backpack and have most recently enjoyed Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan and Uzbeckistan.

• wine
• walking
• partying
• traveling
• backpacking
• camping
• atheism
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Well, Groundhog Day makes me want to be a better person. I really loved Kenneth Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing". Have you ever read "Once A Runner"?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking thru the Khumbu Icefall at Everest Base Camp was pretty awesome.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States