I am a bit of a philosopher, a world cook, a total nerd, an outdoors enthusiast, and trying to develop my skills as a radical environmentalist and sailor. :-)

Life is awesome! Cherish it and savor it, but never take more than you need.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've hosted a few CSer's in Maine or on a sailboat up and down the East Coast of USA, done a good bit of surfing (especially in Brazil and the south of France), and advocate for CS whenever I can.

Interests

Philosophy, sailing, physics, anything outdoors or on the water, cooking, permaculture, local food production, making wine/beer, sustainable housing, lost skills, yoga, medieval/ancient history, board/card games, low-energy transportation systems, etc., etc.

• writing
• design
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• sailing
• history
• philosophy
• physics
• software

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am constantly amazed by the willingness of poor people to share what little they have. I first experienced this living for one month in a small, rural village in the Northeast of Brazil when I was eleven and I haven't gotten over it since.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a good bit about the thermal design of buildings, permaculture, cooking, alternative ways of living/consuming, medieval/ancient daily life, writing software, and spend a lot of time thinking about changing humankind's relationship with the natural environment. I would love to share/learn any knowledge or experiences along these lines.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Gifts from home, cooking together, conversation, travel stories. Lots of random bits of know-how.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, China, France, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States

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