Hello! I'm Alexander. I'm pretty low-maintenance and easy-going. I graduated college a year ago and immediately went to work as a wildland firefighter. Since the end of that summer I've wanted to learn more about farming and permaculture. I really like to read!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting cool new people and sharing stories and experiences. It's a mutually enriching experience.

Interests

• writing
• books
• organic food
• nightlife
• gardening
• politics
• reading
• classical music
• electronic music
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• history
• philosophy
• permaculture
• techno
• outdoors
• organic farming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is a big part of my life. These days I mostly listen to classical music, techno, and a fair bit of Russian post-punk. I'm definitely a poptimist — Lana Del Ray and Kate Bush are perennial favorites.

As for movies, I love the grandeur and the gracefulness of those actors we see in old historical epics like Cleopatra from the 1960s . I like art house too. Tarkovsky is a favorite. Overall I don't know as much about film in general.

In terms of books I could go on forever; I actually majored in Russian Literature. My niche interest is Soviet literature, but Tolstoy is the author closest to my heart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have spent 26 hours walking, without sleeping! It wasn't fun but it was certainly interesting, especially once I ran out of food and water.

Teach, Learn, Share

I spend a lot of time in the woods for work so I help you with projects related to gardening and forestry, i.e. installing sprinkler systems, using power tools like chainsaws for removing troublesome trees, and general garden maintenance are all things I enjoy and am able to help out with upon request.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Aside from the skills mentioned above, I consider myself a good listener and think that anyone generous enough to welcome a stranger into their home is someone worth knowing well! I'm a low maintenance guy who's used to sleeping on hard rocks in high places.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, France, Georgia, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States