I'm a son of the mixture of Brazil and Portugal. Colonialism, struggle, rhythm, creativity, resilience, curiosity; are all embedded in my being.

I'm a dreamer. I'm a father, I'm a son, a sibling, a cousin... a friend. I'm a soul in love with life, and nourished by the connection with all that is.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I never learnt how to be a tourist so couchsurfing is for me a way to experience new places, connect with new cultures and costumes, and feel and interact with different environments. Creating relationships is an integral part of my experience in exploring new places.

Interests

I enjoy conversation. I love existing in relationships with my surroundings and that feels quite special when I'm surfing, bushwalking, walking around town. Reading to me is like meditation, a portal to other worlds. Poetry is a refuge as well as deeper connection with the human experience.

• arts
• poetry
• music
• surfing
• nature
• slow living
• football soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of many interesting books I read:
• Permanent Astonishment - Tomson Highway
• Bewilderment - Richard Powers
• These Wilds Beyond Our Fences - Bayo Akomolafe
• The Flowering Wand - Sophie Strand
• Come of Age - Stephen Jenkinson
• Eye of the Heart - Cynthia Bourgeault
• To Bless the Space Between Us - John O'Donohue

Movies:
• Sunday Illness
• Carol
• The Lobster
• Mary Magdalene

Music
(Too many to list - From Bárbara Tinoco to Tobe Nwigwe)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Loved a woman unreservedly and accepted the honour to be a father.

Teach, Learn, Share

My teachings happen when I'm not aware of it, so I can't describe it. I can share my passion for football and some skills around carpentry, building and general maintenance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a hand with household maintenance garnished with varied conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil