Currently living in New York. So, we’re not hosting until we move back. I’m a married father of 2 boys. (Our boys have flown the coop and live in Scotland and Canada) So we’re empty nesters now). I’m a retired Business School professor and had a company teaching English to hotel staff and restaurant chefs and staff. I love learning and teaching languages. I am equally at home on a 8 day solo hike in the Pyrenees as in museums enjoying art exhibits about Da Vinci, Vermeer, Hockney, Hopper etc. (I’m a member of the Louvre and Grand Palais). Also crazy about alpine skiing, alpine touring (Skimo) distance hiking, vintage cars, history, sports and nutrition, healthy eating. The list is long.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

When I was in college, I biked across America and backpacked through Europe. Everywhere I went, kind and generous people showed me hospitality. Same for my time in Japan. CS is such a wonderful opportunity to return the favor and keep the journey from ending.

兴趣

Cultural Anthropology, History of Food, Art History, skiing, languages, weight training, rowing.

音乐、电影和书籍

Eclectic and wide ranging.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Lived in Japan (Iwate) as an AFS exchange student for a year when I was 16. Practiced and competed Kendo with the school club.

教，学，和分享

I can show you what I’ve learned (the hard way) about long distance light-weight hiking, and recommend routes in the Alps. I can also advise you on how best to visit Paris.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Chocolate from Paris, 2 of the best shaggy dog stories of all time, investment advice!

我游览过的国家

Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

我居住过的国家

China, France, Germany, Japan, Nepal, United States