I am a 46 year old professor of geography and environmental sustainability at a small college in upstate New York. I love to read, travel, play/write music on my guitar, spend time with my family and friends, and get as much out of life as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here because I absolutely love to meet people from different places and cultures. I enjoy the learning process and developing contacts around the world.

Interests

• culture
• music
• rock music
• hiking
• snowshoeing
• jiu jitsu
• history
• languages
• tourism
• travel
• food
• russian language
• guitars
• ice hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Music means so much to me! I listen to many different styles from singer-songwriter acoustic to death metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once was a “handler” for a team of sled dogs in Montana. The race was called the “Race to the Sky” and I helped feed, love, and rest/bed the team of sled dogs for the musher. It was amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to help people develop their English speaking skills. I can also teach someone how to play the guitar as I’ve been playing (mostly rock) for over 25 years.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my travel experiences, my perspective as a US citizen in this crazy period in US politics, my guitar experience, and my passion for travel and meaningful conversations/friendships.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Puerto Rico, United States