Global itinerant languages teacher (5 continents)- turned father/inventor/businessman. Recently divorced after 9yrs, love dogs, farms, barn cats, good time with friendly folks. Like to cook healthful food, play guitar, sing, do art, tell travel stories... I need to work in Portland for a few days to a week, and am hoping to make some new friends while im there. I'm calisober, but have no problem if you drink (without problem).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to travel with a backpack, passport, and guitar for years. Hitch-hicked across Australia with a Japanese fiancee I'd met in Taipei. Before that I backpacked western Europe solo and north Africa with a couple of friends. Growing up, I took many trips to Mexico and was a guest in many homes while traveling across the US. I've never lived in Portland with locals. I need to get some work done there, but don't want the lonesome hotel experience. Hoping for good connections.

Music, Movies, and Books

Hemingway, Steiner, Buddha, Kesey, Jung, Stevenson, Seuss, Silverstein, Carnegie,

Life Is Beautiful, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the original), Goonies, Hangover(s), Clint westerns,

Paco de Lucia, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, The Beatles, Zeppelin, Floyd, Buffett, Bela Fleck, Grateful Dead, Paganini,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've saved lives. I've also taught communication. Sorry, that's two.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach and share great meals, recipes, Spanish lessons, Japanese lessons, guitar, acupressure, stories... I enjoy learning too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My presence, my absence, and everything listed in the Teach, Learn, Share section.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand