I consider my younger years, after cutting the cord with seeking a degree and being in school, as my wondering years, where I hitched around, spent time travelling in Mexico and Central America, especially Costa Rica. I am married and have a son, with whom I 'm to meet with and travel a bit later this month. My wife and I enjoy travelling, but someone has to take care of the garden and chickens while we're away. I enjoy writing and have worked NASA, WHO and as a freelance science writer. Curiosity and understanding things and people and honesty are at my core. I don't have much interest in drinking and drugs, having experimented with some during my wondering years. I find people much more interesting than things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's good basic economics and as the site already stresses, it's a good way to meet people. Now that my son is an independent young man, I have some time I want to devote a bit of wondering and meeting new people, to rekindle some of the excitement I experienced in my wandering days and also avoiding the static mindset that often comes with ageing.

Interests

• writing
• science
• travel
• how pe ople can influence their governments

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Rock, jazz, classical and classical that touches something in me
MOVIES: Harold and Maude, the King of Hearts, The Black Book, Zorba the Greek, Shampoo, Bulworth, Once Upon a Time in the West among dozens of others
Books: Barabas, the White Tiger, Monkey Grip, the Wikieleaks files, Bad Samar itans, among many more that don't come to mind right now.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska and the Bering Sea and raising a good human being.

Teach, Learn, Share

I do taichi and taoist meditation and can teach it. I like to learn about what others do. I can talk about myself but I'm more interested in what others have to say

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences, without too much ego attached, and my ability to listen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Denmark, United States