I am a scientist with an artistic temperament. Outdoors is the best, but I'm also into the trappings of big city life. I am an assistant professor of biology and my research interests revolve around zoology and physiology. I spent a good part of my 20s at basement punk shows, I've been to Burning Man a couple of times, and I definitely reside off the beaten path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had a friend in South Africa who hosted a lot of folks (I got the chance to co-host with him), and I dig how mutually rewarding it is. I'm going to be traveling solo through Finland this summer, and I'm looking forward to meeting other explorers.

Interests

I love live music, good wine, cooking, campfires, hiking, reading, movies, singing, and dogs (I will love your dog!). I also pick up rocks. All the time.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• tattoos
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• biology
• teaching
• geology
• science
• road trips
• wild camping

Music, Movies, and Books

music: Pixies, Nick Cave, TVotR, Violent Femmes
movies: Coen brothers, Charlie Kaufmann, Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch
books: Murikami, Delillo, Chandler, Faulkner

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Used a paintball gun to administer anti-tick medication to a herd of giraffe from a helicopter

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to talk science, and I am curious about everything.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa