Living simply/minimally and happily with genuine people interested in the natural world.

I can enjoy some drinks and a night out but I'm not generally much of a partier, unless I'm dancing, then there's no tomorrow. I'd rather venture out during the day, head to a lake in the mountains, hang out in a more quiet place, get to know someone over a beer and some live music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's not traveling unless you are meeting people, and while you meet some great ones in hostels and wandering about lost is fun at times, I much prefer getting to know secret places/the real place with a local. Teach me the language! Share the history/bars/food/culture/traditions/slang anything and whatever! Be my friend! I'll be yours! I smile a lot.

As for now I can only surf, but have been inspired to host- whenever I can hold still long enough to have a place.

Interests

ceramics, geography, ceramics involving geography, travel by sailing, yoga, mindfulness, sharing

• culture
• dancing
• dining
• beer
• yoga
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• pottery
• music
• live music
• sailing
• geography
• history
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

honkytonk/ blues/acoustic/Classic Rock/etc. something to feel and or dance with.. Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Lumineers, Angus and Julia Stone, If Birds Could Fly, The National, Petite Meller, Beats Antique

Pulp Fiction, Disney movies

Into The Wild

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summited an active volcano in the dark just in time for sunrise
Stayed up in the first place in the world to see the New Year sunrise

Teach, Learn, Share

I am more than excited to share my experiences about primitive ceramic firing techniques.

If you have an inkling for teaching I'm your dude- will listen to nearly any talk about anything. I've also got a sweet little harmonica I haven't yet learned to play............ if you are musically inclined I'll be your audience, or student.

What I Can Share with Hosts

For non-native English speakers I'm more than happy to help you practice/improve your English! I taught at international school as well as volunteering with minority tribes in Vietnam

Connecting with all people is such a huge part of our lives as humans. Not much makes me happier than meeting new ones and swapping stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States, Viet Nam