After pastoring a Mennonite church in Alaska for 14 years, I am taking a year off to travel and explore Alaska and the rest of the world. I enjoy new sights, cultures and people. I'm new to Couchsurfing, but I've had good experiences with similar hospitality networks like Mennonite-Your-Way and Servas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What I most enjoy about travelling is meeting new people and seeing the world through their eyes. I like to experience a place through those who live there and get a sense of what life is like for them.

Interests

reading, writing, dancing of all sorts (Contra, Irish, Sean-Nos, Cajun, etc.), Sacred Harp singing, hiking, camping, kayaking, sailing, live music, banjo, museums, birding

• writing
• singing
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• folk music
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• sailing

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy participating in folk music (Old-time, Irish, Cajun, etc.). I also enjoy Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Gypsy Jazz and more. I enjoy reading novels (sci-fi, fantasy, humor and "real" literature) and non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm travelling all over Alaska this summer, from Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Chain, to McCarthy, to the Arctic Circle and all places in between. I also spent three months in Switzerland and a semester in the Dominican Republic, which were amazing trips.

With the right attitude, everything is amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn and I'm interested in other people's hobbies. I started a Sacred Harp singing in my city and I like to introduce people to folk music and dance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation, experiences, maybe some local activities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, Switzerland, United States