Hi! My name is Mike and have been traveling the world since before I graduated from high school. I love to meet people, share experiences and hope to contribute to the enrichment of others lives, as they continually enrich mine.
i practice meditation and am a vegetarian. I have no objections to people who consume meat, having been a carnivore for most of my life.
Look forward to meeting you and perhaps sharing with you some of my hobbies and interests while at the same time sharing in your hobbies and interests.
Mike

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling to Brazil to a retreat in the hills west of Rio and to help my friends who are monks there manage some construction projects. GFollowing the retreat I am heading to Argentina to meet a friend and we plan to explore South America for a month or two. The expedition is loosely defined and we are looking forward to what unfolds!

Interests

• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• ski
• skydive

Music, Movies, and Books

Many Books, yet I just finished Origin of the Species and and was severely overwhelmed by the prose. The Usual Suspects is always fun to watch (sorry about the Kevin Spacey issue). I like classic rock and roll, having seen most of the great performers live at the Fillmore (SF) and Danil Trifinov

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked around the world when I was 18 with $600 (6 month journey)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a scuba diving instructor and practice mediation - willing to help with either

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am neat, patient and willing to help wherever help is needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, India, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.