I love to adventure, and explore. Getting out on the road/ocean and seeing new places keeps my blood moving, and a smile on my face. I also love to sing, and I do regularly, regardless of my surroundings - in the car, walking down the street, shopping, karaoke, restaurants - anywhere. I love to find the well-kept secrets of remote (or not-so-remote) places. Live music, and being a spirited crowd fuels my soul.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want locals to show me the best food and entertainment wherever I'm traveling. Staying at a hotel can feel so much more sterile and boring than being in a person's home.

Interests

• reptiles
• photography
• motorcycles
• live music
• surfing
• sailing
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• mountains
• nature
• desert
• ocean
• exploring
• instruments

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Slayer, Primus, tool, Rage Against The Machine, Atmosphere, Alice in Chains, Rick James, Pantera, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, lamb of god, Slipknot, Metallica, Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Movies: Good Morning Vietnam, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Snatch, Pulp Fiction, Taken, Fight Club
Books: Shantaram, Catch 22, Phantom Tollbooth, Jitterbug Perfume, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Fan Man, The Pigman, Lies My Teachers Told Me

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to Angel Falls in Venezuela - the tallest waterfall in the world. More recently, I wrangled a wild rattlesnake, and relocated it without injuring it or myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to snowboard, change a tire/oil, basic bicycle maintenance/repairs, basic guitar, advanced bass, and how to take a real good photograph.
I'd like to get better at surfing and meditating.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, mix drinks, sing, and I know a ton of jokes. I am handy, and can help with carpentry and basic mechanical things. And I'm a great exploring companion - I pack light, yet am well-prepared with essentials, I am down for almost any adventure, almost anywhere - the wilder the better. I'm a real good road trip/hiking buddy too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States