Moved back to Lower 48 states after 17 years in Alaska bush village. In Lake Placid, NY, Adirondacks. Sent son to 7th grade then followed. On path to solid education so he can do good for his home state in the future. Hard worker ethic. Open minded and flexible but solid character. Main stream values -dependable. Genuine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Economic trips with son, age 16, now that we are on the East Coast after 15 years in bush (wilderness Indian village) Alaska. Interesting hosts are a gift.

Interests

Everything, lots of skills and hobbies and eclectic knowledge. Reading, crafts, outdoors, volunteering.

• education
• cooking
• crafts
• reading
• woodworking
• outdoor activities
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Inuit throat singing to Pamyua to A Tribe Called Red to Serpico to Shadows on the Koyukuk to The Fast Runner- Tom Waits-Wes Studi....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived tipi, canvas sheepherders wagon, raised Athabascan Indian kids in extended family when they most needed help in Alaska.

Teach, Learn, Share

Give me ten minutes live and ye shall find it rewarding. Visit Grafton Peace Pagoda in NY-see online. Son named after his Great Uncle Henry who donated the land for peace, forever wild and Indigenous People's use.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Engaging personality or blend into the woodwork and be not really there as too busy with reasons visiting their community. Ability to cook, clean, be on own. Son is one of most humble, sweet, accepting teens you will ever meet. Vegie or meat. Don't smoke etc.