CURRENT MISSION

Wild the tame!

ABOUT ME

Born and raised on the east coast rural beaches of the U.S. about an hour's drive from New York City or Philadelphia. Being this close to two major cities in the USA offered a diverse array of adventures during my youth. Fun, intelligent people and unusual experiences is what life has been all about.
I hit the open road to explore the States, all the while, heading for California where I eventually discovered San Francisco, Santa Cruz and the incredible Monterey Bay, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Mountains, the North Coast, Highway 1... WOW!
Worked aboard a Norwegian cruise ship for a while as a waiter traveling around the globe to a variety of exotic ports. This was an amazing experience that introduced me to world travel.
I've been lucky enough to have been a ski bum for a few years in the Lake Tahoe region with frequent jaunts off to Utah (for the powder).
Explored the archipelago of Indonesia for several years... more on that when we meet in person.
Now living in rural Southern Humboldt County enjoying an "alternative" lifestyle and always looking to do some more traveling... to travel is to grow, to grow is to travel!
Spontaneity is an important aspect to human survival on planet earth. I've got an open mind... I live pretty simply... try not to consume too many resources. Every time we spend money, we are voting. Stay away from WalMart and the like. Let's hike into the wilderness to see what we may find out about the wonder's of nature.
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Nacido, y criado en la costa rural este de Estados Unidos a una hora de la ciudad de New York o Filadelfia. Estando tan cerca de dos grandes ciudades en los Estados Unidos ofrecio una variedad de aventuras durante mi juventud. Gente divertida, inteligente y experiencias inusuales es lo que la vida ha sido.
Sali a la ruta para explorar U.S., todo el tiempo yendo hacia California, donde eventualmente descubri San Francisco, Santa Cruz y la increible bahia de Monterey, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Madre, la Costa Norte, Highway 1...Guau!
Por un tiempo trabaje abordo de un crucero Noruego como camarero viajando alrededor de la tierra por una variedad de puertos exoticos. esta fue una increible experiencia que me introdujo al mundo.
He sido lo suficientemente afortunado para dedicarme a esquiar por algunos años en la region del lago Tahoe durante frecuentes viajes de placer a Utah (por el polvo)
Explore el archipielago de indonesia durante varios años...mas sobre eso cuando nos conozcamos en persona.
Ahora vivo en el area rural de Humboldt County disfrutando de la vida "alternativa" y siempre buscando viajar mas....viajar es crecer, crecer es viajar!
La espontaneidad es algo importante para que los humanos sobrevivan en el planeta tierra. tengo la mente abierta...vivo bastante simple... Trato de no consumir tantos recursos. Cada vez que gastamos dinero estamos votando. Mantenete alejado de walmart y lugares como esos. Caminemos hacia lo salvaje para ver que podemos encontrar sobre las maravillas de la naturaleza.

PHILOSOPHY

Age is an attitude... consume less, enjoy life more. The three most important lessons: Compassion, Forgiveness, and Love.
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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've got space... both physically and metaphorically. I publish a Travel Guide and Map of the world famous, "Avenue of the Giants", a 31 mile drive through ancient redwood groves.
I know a lot of the secret swimming holes and points of interest in my local area. Often times, I've got a vacant loft (or two) with clean bedding and a couch or at the very least a cozy campsite beside the river. Come stay at the chateau and experience the SoHum lifestyle.
I seek out interesting people places and paradigms.
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Tengo espacio, tanto fisico como metaforicamente. publico una guia de viaje y mapa del famosamente mundial "avenida de los gigantes", 51 kilometros de viaje por el bosque de los ancianos redwood.
Conozco muchos de los pozos secretos para nadar y lugares de interes en mi loclidad. A menudo tengo un loft vacante con una cama limpia, un sofa o por lo menos un lugar donde acampar a la orilla del rio bastante confortable. Veni a quedarte en el chateau y experimenta el estilo de vida de Humboldt.
Busco gente, lugares y paradigmas interesantes.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been couch surfing (unofficially) for a good many years now. I've crashed cars and I've crashed parties... but most of all, I enjoy crashing couches. Couches have always been a fun meeting and resting place for me. A lot can be accomplished aboard a poofy couch. Most of the world's problems have been solved, or will be solved (and created) on a couch. There are as many different couches as there are people... I enjoy getting to know both!
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He estado surfeando sofas (no oficialmente) durante una buena cantidad de años. He usado autos y me he colado en fiestas, pero por sobre todo disfruto surfeando sofas. Los sofas son siempre un grato encuentro y un lugar de descanso para mi. La mayoria de los problemas del mundo an sido resueltos o seran resueltos (y creados) en un sofa. Hay tantos sofas diferentes como gente... disfruto conocer las dos cosas!

Interests

Organic gardening, swimming, hiking, wildlife, skiing, biking', yoga, visual and audible AND edible art... nothing beats the sounds and sights of nature. Humans are an interesting bunch.
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Jardineria organica, nadar, escalar, vida salvaje, esquiar, andar en bicicleta, yoga, arte visual y audible y comestible, nada puede contra los sonidos y vistas de la naturaleza. Los humanos son un grupo interesante.

• wildlife
• arts
• dining
• yoga
• partying
• gardening
• traveling
• cars
• survival
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• tourism
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

FILMS: (to name a few) Mostly I prefer foreign, independent, unusual films like V for Vendetta, Amelie, Y tu mama tambien, Turtles Can Fly, Requiem for a Dream, Deadman, Greendale, Across The Universe, Bank Job, Pulp Fiction, Wild at Heart, Smoke, Heaven and Earth, To Kill a Mockingbird, Thelma and Louise, and my all time favorite, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.

MUSIC: Soulful, rockin' groovin', poetic, funky, bluesy, swing, cubana, gamelan, roots, rock, reggae, bluegrass, any sounds that send a noticeable vibration either up or down my spinal cord, rippin', inspirational, pertinent. If you ever get the chance, check out the Yard Dogs Road Show! ... and if you get confused, just listen to the music play!"

BOOKS (to name a few): "Utopia" by Thomas More, “Ecotopia” by Ernest Callenbach, "Jitterbug Perfume" by Tom Robbins, "Tropic of Cancer" by Henry Miller, "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakrauer..., "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman, "On The Road" by Jack Keroac, "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom, "Living With The Dead" by Rock Skully, anything by Kurt Vonnegut, "Flashback" by Timothy Leary, "Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" by Tom Wolfe, "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss, and of course, "National Geographic Family World Atlas". I'm now reading, "2012 The Return of Quetzalcoatl"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Most recently, finding the Salinas Grande in northwestern Argentina. The natural colorscape upon the montañas while driving down off the mountain toward Purmamarca was an amazing experience.
Scuba diving off the coast of the small island of, "Siladen" off the coast of Manado, Suluwesi, Indonesia... another times, forgotten space. Climbing Mt. Merapi, Java, Indonesia was another spectacular experience. Spent some time in a Cartegena, Columbia jail cell once. Phew! Recently tried "indoor skydiving"... WHOA!
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Recientemente encontre las salinas grandes en el noroeste de argentina. El colorido natural de las montañas mientras conducia hacia purmamarca fue una experiencia increible.
Bucear en la costa de la islita "Siladen", en la costa de Manado, Suluwesi, Indonesia...otros tiempos, en un lugar olvidado. escalar Mount Merapi, Java, Indonesia fue otra experiencia espectacular. Pasar algun tiempo en la carcel en Cartagena, Colombia. UF! Recientemente intentente hacer paracaidismo puertas adentro... guau!

Teach, Learn, Share

Stimulate the brain in whatever way you can... share your knowledge with grace. Accept offerings with grace. Be present for others and by all means, R-E-S-P-E-C-T yourself and each other! Share resources... shelter... food... water... air.
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Estimula el cerebro de cualquier forma que puedas...comparti tu conocimiento con gracia. Acepta ofrecimientos con gracia. Servi de apoyo para los demas y, con todo lo que significa, respetate a vos mismo y a los demas! Comparti los recursos...refugio... comida... agua... aire.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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