Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
@AFONEGA1
Member since 2009
CURRENT MISSION American living in Marica RJ Brazil for almost a year now. Ive relocated and in process of gaining permanent residency. I was the Atlanta, Georgia USA Couchsurfing Ambassador for over a decade. I have a great sense of humor that always keeps me upbeat.I dont get down that much.LOVE MUSIC and DANCING!IEspecially dancing to House music and old school hip hop and R&B also sing occasionally for small events or celebrations. Im always laughing and joking.I often put others before myself.I love making others happy. I have lived and visited many countries. i am retired United States Air Force.
Interested in Afro
Fluent in English
Learning Portuguese
Ambassador
The next place on my travel bucket list is...
North Africa. Algeria,Morocco ,Tunisia
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Just moved to Brazil one year now. Easing my way back into being more active I host mainly. I surfed once as I am not able to sleep easily outside of home and have to have good aleeping arrangements. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE It was better in the beginning and is still great however many people nowadays just want a cheap place to stay and put no effort into even completing their profiles. More people need to understand that someone is allowing you into their home and they need to to know as much as possible about who they are letting in. I JUST IGNORE REQUEST OF THOSE WHO PUT LITTLE TO NO EFFORT IN THEIR OWN PROFILES. In the few years hosting, have I hosted some wonderful people from around the world.All of then I can say we bonded and really enjoyed each others company.This is a great thing to experience.I recommend it to EVERYONE.
Music, Movies, and Books
I love Brazilian Jazz,samba,and Bossa Nova.Not to mention deep and Lounge House music. Also have gotten into some country music Almost anything Marvel,City of God,Roots, Shawshank Redemption Glory, Selma,
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Being in Italy for the first time.Seeing Venice. Being at the inauguration of a president. Bumping into Muhammad Ali during the Olympics in Atlanta . Meeting fmr. Sec of State General Colin Powell on Saudia Arabia. I also have meet fmr. U.S. Ambassador and fmr. Mayor of Atlanta AndrewYoung
Teach, Learn, Share
Just moved to Brazil but can tell you more about my hometown in the United States and its history. I have a lot of travel experiences as well as being very active in Couchsurfing for many years I love to lean about cultures I know little about. Ive hosted quite a bit as well as I do read about places Ive never been and have been constantly.I find politics of a country fascinating
What I Can Share With Hosts
All of my knowledge of Atlanta and a fun time with my many friends from around the world. My travels in the Middle East while in the U.S. Air Force Im a good cook so Ive been told and love to do so when time permits.
My Interests
Gives me a way to experess myself and grow
