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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 60, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • IT
  • No education listed
  • From grew up in South Florida,USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I want to live life with no regrets, learn about other cultures, and help as many people as possible along the way.

ABOUT ME

I am passionate, adventurous, and love animals and nature. I like new experiences and adventure. Just trying to experience as much of life as possible, during the short time were here.

PHILOSOPHY

I never understood why people travel to foreign places and want to have all the comforts of home..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I spent three weeks in Maui Dec 08. Had a fantastic Host that took us to all the hidden treasures on the Island. Hiked in a bamboo forest, climbed waterfalls, finished my Open water diving.

Interests

Love to do anything outdoors, Hiking, biking, swimming, diving. Enjoy helping others less fortunate. Love dogs & horses. Love to cook and garden and photography. Love to learn.

  • animals
  • dogs
  • horses
  • photography
  • cooking
  • gardening
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • scuba diving
  • swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Like any music except country and hard rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Worked in an Orphanage in Zambia. It's sad to see so many children with both parents dead of AIDs. But in spite of their circumstance, they still can smile, laugh, play and have hope.

Teach, Learn, Share

Private bedroom and bathroom. Use of kitchen. We love to cook and would enjoy sharing a meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Martinique, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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