CURRENT MISSION

I want to travel around the world and meet people from as many countries as possible

ABOUT ME

I am a friendly guy from Texas who is now living in Raleigh. I love to travel and meet new people of all cultures. I love humor and being able to laugh and notice the positive things in situations. I used to live in Boston for 16 years so I know the city very well. I went to Boston University for undergrad. and Cambridge College for grad. school.

I'm trained as a professional counselor and am a flautist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have posted on message boards offering suggestions/advice on what to do in cities.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have been a member of this site but have yet to sleep on someone's couch. Hope to gain more experience soon

***I don't have any experience staying with people on this site yet partially because I usually stay with family or friends when traveling. I have also stayed in places on hotels.com though I prefer Airbnb if I'm not able to find accommodations here.

I have accumulated some excellent reviews from Airbnb hosts. To read my reviews by these hosts check out this URL link: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/7635977#reviews

Reviews (12)
Reviews From Hosts

Gilda

Gerardo was the perfect guest!

From St. Louis, MO · May 2017 ·

S.P

Gerardo was a great guest! I'd be glad to host him again anytime. He took great care of my place, left it clean and tidy, and respected the rules. Highly recommended!

From United States · December 2016 ·

Luizilda

Gerardo was a great guest. I would welcome the opportunity to host him again.

Response from Gerardo:
Luizilda was a wonderful, kind, attentive host. I would definitely stay with her again.

From Washington, DC · November 2016 ·

Annette

Gerardo and his friend, Jerry, were great guests! We really enjoyed meeting and talking to them both. We would welcome them back anytime.

From Kill Devil Hills, NC · July 2016 ·

Dr. Koura

A good guy and great guest!

From Washington, DC · May 2016 ·

Ben

Great guest. Easy to communicate with. Welcome anytime

From Atlanta, GA · February 2016 ·

Ben

Great guest. Gerardo took good care of my place. Welcome anytime

From Atlanta, GA · January 2016 ·

Helga

I enjoyed having Gerardo at my house. He is easy going and a real gentleman. Good communication and conversation.

Jamie

Very clean and pleasant to share some wine with. Come back to Dallas.

Jamie

Gerardo was a great person to have over the past two nights. Nice chat over wine while we did a bit of prep. Clean, courteous and respectful. Hope to have him stay again when he's in Dallas.

McKay

Gerardo was quiet, respectful and left the place clean. He communicated well about his stay and would certainly be welcomed back.

Natalie & Kwame

Geraldo was a nice and respectful guest during his visit. He clearly communicated his plans with us during his stay and kept his surroundings tidy. It's unfortunate that he was only able to stay with us one night. We hope we can host him again next time he stops in Philly.

Interests

Playing the flute, going out to eat/see a movie/have a drink/listening to music, cooking. Love reading/writing, visiting museums/historic sites. Enjoy meeting people from all over the world, traveling, and hanging out.

• writing
• photography
• cooking
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• art history
• historic sites
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

One of my favorite music genres is classical music, jazz, latino pop, Gregorian chant. I enjoy horror films, documentaries, based-on-true stories movies, comedy, and so on. I have always been an avid reader (enjoy reading the Bible, nonfiction)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seen Niagra Falls. Been to San Francisco, Seattle, Mexico City, Montreal, New Orleans. Took Amtrak from Seattle back to Boston! I even did a plane spotting cruise once in Boston which was an eye-opening experience being so close to the airport runway as the planes passed right over your head (you could wave to the pilot and see the passengers reading).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to read/play sheet music and the flute, teach Spanish. Love to learn new languages, how to play other instruments, how to dance new dance styles.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my love of music with hosts (play music for you), share my knowledge of Spanish if you wish you learn or engage in a conversation, or I can listen to you in a nonjudgmental/compassionate/empathetic way (I'm taught how to do this as a psychotherapist and peer counselor).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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