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.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

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

Music, Movies, and Books

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

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

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

What I Can Share with Hosts

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

Countries I’ve Visited

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

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States