I'm borderline deaf, but lipread well. Dance Salsa, Swing, Blues and Fusion. I belong to Chicago's largest Makerspace - PumpingStationOne.org.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've spent most of my vacation traveling in other countries, but the USA has just as much to offer. So I bought a van and am converting it into a camper.

Interests

I collect hobbies like some people collect shoes.

• writing
• dancing
• electronics
• woodworking
• travel
• programming
• scuba
• fused glass art

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite books:
- Shantaram
- The Power of One
- Memoirs of A Geisha
- Gates of Fire

Youngr is relatively undiscovered. That will change - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4I_eMuALXg&list=PL49FzsDGikYPusIwKp-mICOBQ1M7XzFca&index=8

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have friends in central Netherlands. Have biked from there south to Antwerp (Belgium) and north to Copenhagen via Germany.

Teach, Learn, Share

I make wine and grow mushrooms. Yes those mushrooms.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I wish I had wine with me, but not this time

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Spain