Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've lived in Paraguay for a couple of years and am returning home but first I'd like to see the rest of South America. I prefer to experience new places as a local would and take advantage of the lesser known cultural aspects in addition to the popular tourist destinations.

Interests

The astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson accurately summarized my take on life when he said, "for me I am driven by two main philosophies: know more about the world today than I knew yesterday and to lessen the suffering of others."

• books
• world politics
• exploring nature
• drinking coffee
• drinking beer
• community service
• disaster relief
• history and geography

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently Reading - Bad Samaritans by Ha-Joon Chang

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English or garden management techniques. I'm always striving to improve my Spanish, so please correct me when I'm wrong!

What I Can Share with Hosts

An inquisitive mind and stimulating (I think) conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Iceland, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Paraguay, United States