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Overview

  • 5 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Albanian, French, German
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Teacher with Peace Corps
  • Teacher
  • From Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Teaching in KUKES.

ABOUT ME

I am an English Teacher as of now. I like to go hiking, canoeing and go out and drink machiato/espresso's. I have an art Gallery in my backyard. I am serving in the Peace Corps in Albania.

I stick out because i am tall. In Kukes you can find me playing Frisbee with anyone who is willing to play and climbing mount Gjallica. It is beautiful.

PHILOSOPHY

Narziss and Goldmund. by Herman Hesse. also my favorite book

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i love to cook. and learn about people from all over.

I buy coffees too, or make them. on occasion i will make pies or cakes. Pastries are a must. I have a good metabolism and walk a lot which has prevented me from being fat from the pastries i make for myself.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted a few times in the states and my guests were very nice.

I miss my apartment there. I lived near a lake and had a wooded forest. here I have a mountain and nearby woods, but i live in the city.

Interests

I like to work with Volunteer organizations and NGO's. I have an interest in History of the United States in relation to the Fur Trade and foundation of travel and trade. I enjoy singing folk songs in French.

  • arts
  • books
  • singing
  • cooking
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • hiking
  • canoeing
  • rock climbing
  • teaching
  • history
  • volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Mumford and Sons, Beirut, Le Loup. Banjo music gets me going.

I love reading Hermann Hesse.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once ate Lasagna with the Mayor of Korfu.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like experiential and waldorf schools. I love storytelling. I have a great deal of stories. I sometimes get into trouble and other times i make the best out of nothing. That last sentence was odd. I enjoy talking a lot and hearing other peoples stories too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States

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