Very easy going, friendly, enjoy & appreciate each day, week, month! Blessed to have many long-time friendships as well as continually meet new friends. I have a wide variety of interests & activities I enjoy, all of which comprise to make life interesting & exciting. Pretty much throughout my life I have been fortunate to travel regularly, including locally, throughout the United States and globally. All my local trips are fun, BUT the international trips are truly amazing from many perspectives, foremost are the wonderful people I meet! I embrace a quote from the great poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, "In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is an exceptional way to meet individuals, many with similar interests, including the love of travel. Recently, I "officially" joined as a member of couchsurfing, however I have a long history of meeting and/or hosting individuals (both from the United States and Internationally) as guests in my home or community. Parenthetically, I have been blessed to meet many individuals when visiting their respective countries, who have been extremely helpful in numerous ways, all of which comprise to make my traveling adventures extra rewarding!

Interests

• photography
• music festivals
• hiking
• history
• biking
• museums
• historical places
• grilling
• financial markets
• casinos
• international traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Diverse musical appreciate from classical composures, orchestras, big bands, show tunes to country, jazz, rock, metal & alternative. When traveling it is a pleasure to hear music unique to the area or country. Live entertainment & performances are enjoyable, especially in an outdoor setting.

I enjoy Movies, Shows & Books which relate to History, Bibliographies, Cooking, Travel & Comedies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took flying lessons while in college, enjoyed many solo flights.

Teach, Learn, Share

I reside in Milwaukee (25 years) and have visited many locations throughout Wisconsin (40 years). HAPPY TO BE YOUR INFORMATION GIUDE & inform visiting Couch Surfers on a variety of points of interests, restaurants, pubs, activities, entertainment, sporting events & attractions! Pending my work schedule, I may be able to accompany you as well.

I enjoy serving simple meals, including delicious culinary items off my outdoor grill. Always maintain a nice variety of craft beers, wines & whiskeys to share as well as selection of juices, sodas & snacks to enjoy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to bring a gift or souvenir relating to Milwaukee and/or Wisconsin (we have great cheese).

Able to take you out for a meal and/or drinks (I really enjoy unique restaurants where the locals dine at) or I can purchase some food & drinks to enjoy at your home.

Numerous international travel stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States