CURRENT MISSION

I like to meet interesting people. Have hosted many exchange students and like to meet people from other countries and cultures. I enjoy contact with people from other countries and other cultures.

ABOUT ME
I live near the center of Grand Rapids, Michigan in a townhouse development. I am not working except for volunteer jobs.

Tolerance and Compassion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far I have not participated as a guest. I have hosted many guests in Hawaii and in S. Africa. And it has been a very interesting experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
None at this time.

Interests

Art, Architecture, Religion, Politics, Literature, Film.

• arts
• literature
• architecture
• politics
• socializing
• business
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Belong to a book club in Michigan and read a variety of books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen the temples along the Nile, the art and architecture of Paris, and have travelled by train across Australia.I have walked on the glaciers of New Zeeland and been able to touch whales in Patagonia. I lived two years in Johor Bahru Malaysia and worked in the Peace Corps. I was in Pagan, Myanmar, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, and Angkor Wat. All wonderful places. My favorite place is probably Bali.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share experiences with interested travelers. I know the good places to see, visit and eat in Grand Rapids.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, South Africa, United States