Hi, I am a former Alaskan now living in West Seattle with my wife. We love outdoor activities, like backpacking, birding, camping, and hiking. We also love to play music ( our house is full of musical instruments) and go to live music!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet new people and learn new things

Interests

• cooking
• video games
• live music
• skiing
• language exchange
• food
• music ( guitar, marimba, percussion)
• hiking and backpacking

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie, indie-folk, alt

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While living in Alaska, I lived in a cabin without running water in -40 temperatures.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach cooking ( I love to cook) , music, share stories, and practice language exchange.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Learn about my culture. Practice English ( and I'd like to practice my Japanese) . Offer advice on things to see in Seattle and Washington in general.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, France, Japan, Peru, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan