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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
@dan41823973
Member since 2009
PHILOSOPHY Thoreau writes it far more eloquently than I ever could: The universe constantly and obediently answers to our conceptions; whether we travel fast or slow, the track is laid for us. Let us spend our lives in conceiving them. I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.
Interested in Art
Interested in Bars
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Generosity is an undervalued virtue these days. The draw of traveling to me isn't just sight-seeing. It's understanding a culture, understanding what people value, and how they perceive what's important. I want to participate in the CS project by hosting travelers and giving them the chance to understand the culture of the area. Whether that's through coffee, drinks at the pub, or a hike, is up to that person. CouchSurfing experiences are generally the highlights of traveling (whether through CS or not). The best experiences are random meetings with locals and invitations to join them in their homes or to celebrate with them.
Music, Movies, and Books
I'm an avid reader, mostly non-fiction.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
An amazing thing I experienced last year - My father can keep up with me playing tennis. He is 77 years old. That probably says more about my ability to play tennis than anything else, but amazing nonetheless.
Teach, Learn, Share
If you're not a native English speaker, I'd be happy to practice English with you. I'm a bit rusty, but can teach you how to play piano, or at least how to read sheet music.
My Interests
Football (soccer), film, and current world events.
