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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION - Traveling Europe by train during my time off (mostly several weeks each: early Jan, mid-Aug) Happy to meet up / find travel buds
Moved to Leuven, after 43 years in Chicago (where I hosted over 1K surfers)!
Did 240 mi US cycle ride w/ Evgeny from Ryazan pre-Covid - just got together again in Chicago
ABOUT ME
Been to nearly every European country (mostly by rail).
Love to explore, meet new people.
Train/public transport wiz. Hiking in the woods a fav.
Had a number of excellent adventures with my good friend Tom (Citoyen du Monde), fellow surfer from Chicago. Also with several other former surfers in Europe (esp. Russia).
PHILOSOPHY
treat others w/ respect (and usually they'll return the favor!)
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Mostly meetups. Will host some in Leuven, BE.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
have stayed w/ people from many European countries, and hosted folks from all over the world - always interesting and a great way to make new friends
Interests
outdoors (hiking, cycling, skiing, swimming), checking out cities and nat'l parks, traveling (esp by rail),
relaxing a bit, helping others, trains, music
- dining
- traveling
- music
- outdoor activities
- cycling
- hiking
- skiing
- swimming
- languages
- parks
Music, Movies, and Books
playing piano, organ, accordion; the Bible, Lonely Planet guides
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I'm full of stories, etc., esp travel related, just have to get me going... Hosted over 1,000 surfers!
Teach, Learn, Share
Speak a number of foreign languages, happy to share about European rail travel (you'll see my name in the credits of Frommers Europe by Rail). Been to every country on European mainland except Kosovo, also Canada, Mexico, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.
What I Can Share with Hosts
Extensive knowledge of local, USA and European cities inc rail/public transit, piano music
Countries I’ve Lived In
Belgium, United States