I believe we are all on a journey; self exploration, liberation, adventure, connection. My journey makes sudden turns at times and I hope that connecting with people and utterly enjoying life is a frequent turn.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Nothing more valuable than to share experiences with others; conversation, great company, food and wine, perfect !

If I host you, I will do my best to show you around, share food and certainly wine and beer with you. if I am not working, I can drive around.

Interests

stimulating conversations are addicting ! sharing stories a must. Play soccer at times, beach is great; microbreweries, pubs, museums, libraries; hiking, trekking reading, movies at times, but nothing beats sharing time and stories with fellow travelers

In regards to "Try everything at least once"....
Nope. I don't have to try some things to know I am better off not doing them

• singing
• dining
• wine
• beer
• running
• pub crawls
• movies
• reading
• guitar
• hiking
• soccer
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Depeche mode, the smiths, cafeta, caifanes,chente,coltrane, miles,tupac,one republic,enrique,lafourcade,

The departed, deception, terminator,the shining, star trek, star wars,

The great Gatsby, the grapes of wrath, el llano en llamas, gringo viejo, cien anos de soledad, motorcycle diaries,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Gold prospecting at age 13 with friends for a month in the mountains. Running across the U.S. Mexico border illegally at age 14 for fun ! Getting a doctorate after being in the U.S. illegally for many years and not knowing English at all ! but the greatest things I have done is to love others and to connect with others... Nothing beats that, nothing !

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, wine, wine, beer and stories; great company and hospitality. I can show you around LA if I am not working. Play guitar? sing? great, lets do this !

Countries I’ve Visited

French Polynesia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States