CURRENT MISSION

Live a rich life

ABOUT ME

I study biodiversity. Particularly I study the freshwater fishes in amazing and remote places like Bhutan, Nepal, Borneo, Central America and more.

Things one might want to know about me before staying on my couch/bed:I love to spend time in my garden, I have been known to drink and juggle, Sometimes sharp things from the kitchen, I love to cook lots and lots of vegetables! And if if it is meat, it best be local and well raised, We are dedicated composters, I like to reuse everything possible - bags, boxes, rubber bands, cloth, plastics; anything

PHILOSOPHY

Everything works out

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

House anyone who asks pretty much. Provide as much or as little involvement as the surfer wishes. I know sometimes one can be a little burnt out traveling and might just want a place to relax for a day or two. That's fine. But, if you wanna go hiking, fishing, climbing, Fire juggling, pub crawling, or catch a bluegrass show in town, I can help you out there too.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Loved everything about it so far.

Interests

anything outdoors, anything fun, good food, good music, fish, trees, Playing the Banjo, climbing, Climbing trees, Spending all my money on going some place cool and then being poor for long periods of time, Juggling, taking chances.

• fish
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• pub crawls
• gardening
• traveling
• juggling
• music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Lots. Brave New World. Kurt Vonnegut, Andre Gide. I also like some travel writing like John Krakauer and books of adventures and survival strories. As well asthe American Classics like Cannery Row, Great Gatsby, and Mark Twain.

Music, I like a lot. Mostly acoustic stuff and string instruments and old rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the top of the highest mountain in Vietnam, solo, in one 38km day.

Discovered a new species of catfish in Bhutan

Teach, Learn, Share

How to juggle flaming torches (seriously).

Love learning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I dont know. Hopefully something positive though! I usually bring beers, houseplants, exotic foreign trinkets, or at least good conversations!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Canada, England, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bhutan, United States

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