CURRENT MISSION

To have my master's thesis published in Journal of Latin American Geography

ABOUT ME

I am engrossed in geography: physical, cultural, and GIS. I enjoy learning about other cultures and languages, especially indigenous populations of South America. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I love the outdoors and animals(including humans). Further, I am fascinated by maps, old world maps in particular.

PHILOSOPHY

I do not think that people should be told how to live their life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I will be hosting people, as well as surfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I spent a few days with a friend of an ex-professor while studying abroad in Spain. Her views, way of life, and generosity helped me to analyze myself, absorbing her positive outlook even during difficult times. I also spent a couple of months in Germany and the Netherlands with friends. I was introduced to their customs and views on government and religion. But, most importantly, I saw their strong sense of family.

Interests

geography, higher education, writing, researching, evolutionary biology, ecology, scuba diving, playing guitar, languages, veganism and the international community

• animals
• writing
• education
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• scuba diving
• biology
• cartography
• ecology
• teaching
• geography
• languages
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

The Greatest Show on Earth, The Selfish Gene, Ishmael

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Son House, John Frusciante, John Lee Hooker, RL Burnside, Zero7, Patrick Sweany, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Manu Chao, Calle 13, The Black Keys, One Day as a Lion

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been 30m below the surface of the ocean.

Teach, Learn, Share

My wife and I can help people learn languages. We speak English, Spanish, and a little French. She can also speak Portuguese.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bolivia, Spain, United States