I'm a retired architect of destination resorts originally from Austin, Texas USA, now living and loving life in South America. I lived on the beach in Bahia de Caraquez for three years and now I am living in Cuenca in the Andes, an amazing city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, but it is always best when you can get to know local people who can direct you to the best local offerings and help understanding the culture of the place.

Interests

I have many active hobbies including: scuba, long distance road biking, motorcycle, snow skiing, hiking, sailing, flying gliders, travel, long distance ocean sail passages (already crossed the Atlantic, looking forward to a South Pacific crossing soon), culture, history, architecture, archeology, and lots of reading.

• culture
• architecture
• coffee
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• archeology
• history
• volunteering
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed across the Atlantic Ocean 3 years ago. Lived in Ecuador for the last 3 years. Built a two seat airplane with some friends. Traveled many times to Europe. Flown gliders, scuba dived in caves,

Teach, Learn, Share

I volunteer and help various coastal eco travel and conservation groups with architecture and planning for their properties along the coast of Ecuador.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am still learning my way around the city, but every day I learn new places, restaurants, coffee shops and interesting cultural events.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States