Retiree, trekker, single, non-drinker, non smoker. Reader, enjoy conversing with others, sharing the locale ... right now in Barrow aka Utqiagvik, in Alaska’s Arctic. On the ocean.
UPDATE: working again, in Fairbanks. Can host sometimes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel the world and offer friendly help to those from other places traveling here to Alaska.

Interests

Architecture and infrastructure, wildlife and wild lands, chat with others, music and culture, sightseeing

• writing
• books
• architecture
• photography
• ballroom dancing
• movies
• history
• languages
• mountains
• trekking
• usa
• australia
• europe
• latin america
• asia
• russia
• eastern europe
• alaska

Music, Movies, and Books

Enjoy Rock, Latin, Flamenco. Action/drama/romance/comedy movies. Read history, classics, science and more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Raised a family and built power lines for 35 + years, many exciting travels

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach English speaking & writing, practical skills, building methods. Learning Spanish. Share knowledge, advise, workshops

What I Can Share with Hosts

Common interests, shopping, life stories, photographs, opportunities. Perhaps a ride or logistical support here at home. Building projects or handyman skills while traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Ireland, Mexico, United States