CURRENT MISSION

Finding new and imaginative ways to amuse myself

ABOUT ME

The older I get the more I like myself

PHILOSOPHY

Our purpose in life is to discover our true nature, extend a helping hand to others and enjoy the day. What else really matters?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In the late 80s, I spent several years traveling and many people opened their homes to me. I take pleasure in having the chance to return the favor.

I had good experiencing hosting couchsurfers in Budapest, Hungary, where I lived for many years. I also did Airbnb for many years.

Now I'm relocating to Chico, CA, after 30 years of living abroad. I'm also a CSUC grad (IR 1987). I intend to spend the summer getting reacclimated.

I'm looking forward to meeting new people through Couchsurfing, and grateful for a place to stay while I adjust to a life in a 'new' country and figure out my options.

Interests

I like meeting new people, good conversation, new experiences, new places, the pleasures of my senses and the satisfaction of stimulating work.

I love Asian street food, the smells and surprises.

In Hungary, you can get a cheap and delicious lunch at the butcher shop.

I hear Chico has food trucks? Tell me more.

• books
• meditation
• traveling
• films
• conversation
• eastern europe
• asian cooking
• asian street food
• durian

Music, Movies, and Books

A partial list of authors would include Kurt Vonnegut, Phillip K. Dick, Hunter S. Thompson and Charles Dickens.

Movies would include Catch-22, the Magic Christian, A Scanner Darkly and Cabaret, but that's just off the top of my head.

Music? Depends on mood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have bicycled the coast of California, as well as Germany, France and Switzerland, and a bit of Mexico.

I backpacked around Eastern Europe in the final years of the 80s and witnessed the collapse of Communism.

That's two things.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've lived my life as a cultural chameleon. I enjoy exploring weird new places, figuring out the local ways and making friends.

Having lived half my life outside the United States, I am returning with fresh eyes. I want to see how Chico has changed, and how I have changed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm grateful for your invitation, and I will respect your home.

I'm a decent cook. I like washing dishes. I'm clean.

I can hold up my end of a conversation, but I also enjoy silence.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary, Macedonia, Spain, United States

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