I am a curious person who loves meeting people and learning about anything I can. I am quiet, thoughtful, easy going. I prefer sailboats to motorboats, bicycles to motorcycles, a few people for dinner over a huge party, acoustic over electric.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel while meeting people, and to host travelers who are doing the same.

Interests

• writing
• running
• reading
• woodworking
• travel
• playing guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bach, Van Morrison, Beatles, U2, Storyhill, most acoustic folk music.

Movies: Elling, Shawshank Redemption, Amelie, Once, Motorcycle Diaries, films that explore the human condition.

Books: anything by Alain de Botton, Victor Hugo..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped create and raise a lovely daughter.

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking, bike repair, philosophy, woodworking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

cooking, playing music, good conversation, listening to your stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, France, Germany, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Scotland, Spain, United States