CURRENT MISSION

Enjoying life by experiencing other cultures!

ABOUT ME

I was born in Oranjestad, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles and have lived in Miami Florida, Savannah Georgia, Los Angeles California, Albuquerque New Mexico prior to my family settling down in Phoenix Arizona.

I currently live in Downtown Austin Texas within 300 feet of Lake Austin and its Amazing Hike and Bike Trail that goes through the downtown along the River (Lake) from Dam to Dam. I bike the entire route almost everyday, its truly amazing!

I have travelled all over the U.S. and much of Mexico, I have even driven from Phoenix to Lands End at the Southern Tip of the Baja Peninsula Cabo San Lucas.

For a living I am an Auto Broker so I know a lot about cars, but I also run a small local business with my partner and best friend called Midnight Flamingo (www.midnightflamingo.com). We have a lot of fun with that!
Im a laid back relaxed kind of guy that enjoys helping people, making people laugh, and I really enjoy learning new things.

PHILOSOPHY

I see my life as a journey through ups and downs I enjoy my ever changing path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a great 2 Story Townhouse across the street from the only Hostel in Austin.

Interests

Cooking with Local Ingredients!
Sailing, Surfing, Sustainable Living, Snorkeling, Diving, Eco-Tourism, Travel, Culture
I love fast cars, especially the classic European Cars like Saab and BMW!
I own a Saab 900 Turbo that I wouldn't trade for anything!

• culture
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• cars
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• sailing
• business
• tourism
• ecotourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movies: 20 Centimeters, All About My Mother, Deathproof, Queen of the Damned, and many more!
Favorite Books: 1984, Running With Scissors, Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice!
Music: I love music! I have anything from System of a Down to Yanni in my Itunes!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam with Sea Turtles in Maui, Hawaii and the next morning watched the Sunrise above Mount Haleakala where the temperature was almost freezing above the clouds! Truly an awesome experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an excellent cook and willing to share my knowledge and blend our cultural cuisines.
I know a lot about cars and how to repair cars!

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Aruba, United States