I'm originally from California, and my job brought me to Virginia in 2006. I'm single, but due to the Covid issue, I have not been as socially active since earlier this year. Things are beginning to pick back up though, and that's a relief. Like everybody else, I'm so looking forward to travelling and do so in a more normal fashion. No masks, no quarantines, no distancing, and so-on. I'm a social person and make friends relatively easy, and I can never have too many friends. Even though I love art, physical fitness was my first love and it has been my lifestyle since childhood. Health and fitness are high priorities for me, but friendships are also important and I work at establishing and developing them. I'm looking for experiences that turn into a lifetime of great memories. I own a home in a beautiful setting, next to a well established golf course, miles of walking trails, and very near a lake where there are many water related activities. There are many restaurants near me, and plenty of stores for shopping nearby too. It's a great community that I live in, and even better when it's fully open.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, see beautiful places, get to know the locals, learn customs/traditions/languages, view art (I'm an artist), and enjoy the many adventures available to me around the world. I'm glad a friend recommended this website because it opens up a new and exciting chapter in my life.

Interests

Motorcycles

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite movie: Casablanca, with Bogart and Bergman. My taste in music is wide ranging from Andrea Bocelli and Gypsy Kings to Tupac Shakur and Post Malone. I also listen to classic Rock, Country, and Jazz. I love to sing, and have a Karaoke system that is always a hit when I throw parties.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The one that tops them all is I became a father. What can be a feat more amazing than creating life?

A distant second would be climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship that may become life-long, respect, my experiences that have helped me throughout life, food/drinks, enjoyment of many types of activities, reciprocating by hosting them, and more.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahrain, Cuba, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Philippines, United States