I am originally from Manson, Iowa, and now live in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. My wife is a native of Salvador. We both enjoy travel and seeing new places!

Manson is the site of a gigantic meteor crash, which occurred millions of years ago. At one time, it was believed to have been a factor in the extinction of the dinosaurs. As a result, our town celebration is actually called "Crater Days." True story.

My wife and I enjoy meeting new people and learning new skills. We enjoy good food and drink along with good conversation. Art and music is a favorite pursuit if visiting a new city as well.

I am a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a degree in History. I have a graduate degree in Public History from St. Cloud State University. I worked in the non-profit field for over 15 years. Most of that time was in the history museum field. I am now semi-retired and teach English online.

I am an avid comic book collector, aging metalhead, and star wars fan. I am non-religious and am a social liberal/fiscal conservative politically.

I spent three summers overseas whole in college: one in Japan, one in Germany, one in England. While there, I spent time in France, Italy, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, and Ireland. I have also been fortunate enough to travel to China, Tibet, Belize, St. Maarten, Argentina, and many parts of the United States and Brazil. My favorite city is New York, which I used to visit every year.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I love the whole concept. I love meeting new people and travelling.

音乐、电影和书籍

Movies: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Jaws. 70s and 80s especially.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I hosted Barack Obama at one of my my museums before he became president.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

My wife is Brazilian and I am American, so we each bring different cultural backgrounds to the table.

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Austria, Belize, Brazil, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Saint Martin (French part), Switzerland

我居住过的国家

Brazil, United States