Grew up in this area, but have lived in California and Hawaii for almost 30 years. I'm back in Des Moines because I'm involved in a business here. I am back and forth between here and Hawaii

Traveling has been a priority for me: I've been to 46 states and 20 countries on 4 continents

Lifelong athlete......sports, marathons, and extensive backpacking trips. Also a big time music and wine lover

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travelers are often more interesting than your average person. When I'm in Des Moines (and not working) I typically have some free time and enjoy meeting and talking to people about their adventures

Music, Movies, and Books

Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, Jason Aldean

Jerry Maguire!

Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hiked/backpacked the Grand Canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some wine and a few stories from the 20 countries I've visitied.....from Europe to the South Pacific and Africa, too

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States