I enjoy all travel, even with tours when necessary. So far i have visited 95 countries, and now planning for 96th in Romania. I enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, travel in my RV, hotsprings, reading, music, and museums. I have had the opportunity to travel for more than 1/2 my life, usually for 2-3 months each trip. I have also visited every state in the United States, most frequently returning to Hawaii. My love of museums has led me to large ones, small ones, bizaar ones, obscure ones, and i usually enjoy the experience. In 3 visits to India I have traveled from the far north to the far south, over 7 months in total. I usually research my travels for 2-3 months reading books and guide books, mostly Lonely Planet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend has recommended i try it. His experiences were rewarding. I hope to meet new people, and host travelers who are interested in my city.

Interests

Hiking, biking, hotsprings kayaking, cribbage, pickleball, ping pong, camping, both tent and RV, and beaches everywhere.

• backpacking
• tennis
• golf
• art
• ping pong
• maps
• hotsprings
• cribbage
• pickelball

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical, jazz, Beatles, all books about travel mainly Lonely Planet.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

John Muir trail twice, north to south, 20 days each trip. This is a 230 mile backpacking in the sierra nevada mountains, Never crossing a road for the entire trip. In 1997 I took a train from Amsterdam to Hong Kong, 3 months and many stops. 8 days exploring and hiking in Mongolia. In 2008 I spent 21 days on a ship with 90 others visiting Antartica.

Teach, Learn, Share

My montra, he who goes slowly will go far. He who does nothing wrong DOES NOTHING!, If you say you can't do something, chances are you won't even try. When traveling have time to try new things, new foods, and listen to other travelers to find out about their experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

40 years of travel experiences. Too many stories, good bad and otherwise.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands