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I’m into: sci-fi, being outside, anthropology, learning languages, kale, meat, improv, the Nile, nuance, music (all types), weird fiction, trying new things, yoga/meditation, climbing, biking, karaoke, neurology

I love talking to people and also need a fair amount of solitude and down time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hospitality is an incredible attribute in human societies. American culture is fairly void of hospitable spaces often found in other parts of the world. Couch surfing taps into hospitality and connection in a way that we all need- especially for those of us living in capitalistic societies.

Of course, I also like to travel authentically and connect to people in their culture- site seeing alone doesn't interest me, people do, learning new languages and cultures does.

Interests

• karaoke
• hiking
• camping
• anthropology
• tea
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs; First Aid Kit; Regina Spector; Om; Sleep; Gogol Bordello

Classical Music: Mozart; Vivaldi; Yo yo Ma; Stacey Garrop

Books: House of leaves; Fledgling; Hyperion

Movies: Arrival; Amelie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spending time with communities in South Sudan, drinking tea along the Nile.

Teach, Learn, Share

Always happy to teach basic introduction to climbing

What I Can Share with Hosts

High quality tea (Tap Twice Tea); intelligent conversation; active listening or existential coaching; wine if desired!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Saudi Arabia, South Sudan