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Overview

  • 30 references 15 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Ancient Greek, English, German, Hebrew (modern); learning Aramaic, English, French
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • Lecturer
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  • From OR, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

trying to get vouched for and writing a book or two

ABOUT ME

I like most to read about ancient history but like also knowledge in other areas. I love geography also. I like to play football (soccer) and love generally a new challenge, but stick mostly to the old ones.

PHILOSOPHY

I feel that we need to take care of the earth and desire peace and a good life for everyone. I am not a totally hippy though, I think the status quo cannot be changed so quickly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am not traveling so much these days so just offering helpful advice.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed in Paris, I really enjoyed meeting my hosts and the time with them was just as good as the time in Paris. Information sharing is invaluable. It is great to meet people on the internet, that I would normally never be able to meet. I have hosted a few times.

Interests

I like basketball, history and books. I want to visit every museum in the world that has things that I study. I want to learn Armenian, I dont know why, but just do.

  • writing
  • books
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • basketball
  • soccer
  • geography
  • history

Music, Movies, and Books

I collect books about history. I especially like classics, ancient authors, Thucydides, Polybius, Josephus. I like to read art books, the stories behind the paintings, and the life of the painter is an interesting part of admiring art. As far as music goes I like Eric Berman, Dudi Levi, who I met after a canceled show, Foo Fighters and anything good like Cookie Levanah. I also like Orchester music (every once in a while) and Claude Debussy, if your in Saint German en Laye go to his house, its tiny but i saw it. Movies: a few but not many.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I stayed with Beduins in Jericho and slept in the ancient ruins of Beth Shean. The western wall is always impressive at nightfall. I jumped off a bridge. I have seen the Sunrise at Masada. I also hiked the Zavitan, one of the funnest things to do.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share many great experiences and have also a few stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Israel, United States

Old School Badges

  • 3 Vouches
  • Pioneer Badge

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