I've grown up straddling the US and Asia and as a result have been struck with a strong twinge of wanderlust. I've lived in China and Japan as well as backpacked in Australia and SE Asia, and in the Navy traveled to East Africa as well as the Middle East. Also, have been looking to get back into sailing and hiking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd love to host travelers as well as meet like minded individuals in Seattle. I'm still relatively new to Seattle.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hung out on the gulf coast of Florida as well as slept in a tent in Hawaii with some gracious hosts.

Interests

Water sports (I have 5 sets of fins and am collecting more!) hiking, shooting, and good food and bourbon. Also I speak most East Asian languages and have lived there.

• dining
• hiking
• hunting
• sailing
• sports
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

From Moonrise Kingdom to Miyazaki Hayao to Full Metal Jacket.

Books - Homer, GRR Martin/JRR Tolkien, Lu Xun, Natsume Soseki, George Orwell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to catch pirates for a living.

Teach, Learn, Share

Do you have a pirate infestation? I can give you some tips.