CURRENT MISSION To experience something new every day.... ABOUT ME I am a Polish-American, degreed retired professional and I enjoy photography, travel, hiking, working out, reading, and sharing 420 with most of friends. PHILOSOPHY I'm very easy-going, laid back and am most comfortable with others who feel the same way. After being a Type-B person in a Type-A world, I choose now to explore; that's what I've always enjoyed anyhow. Learning about places and lives from CS'ers is very rewarding, as has been teaching English Immersion seminars for Anglovillle.
Interested in Fitness
Fluent in English
Learning Polish
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I am both guest and a host. I've enjoyed all of those times and have met some great people. I love the stories people tell and I have my own to share, suggestions of things to do.. I can't host right now - but I can certainly help you with travel ideas for the Pacific Northwest! COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Canada (BC and Yukon) Canada (Alberta) Bend, OR Australia - Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Perth, Freo, Brisbane, Byron Bay, New Zealand: Aukland, Bay of Islands, Christchurch, Wellington, Milford Sound The Netherlands Poland Germany Belgium Budapest Copenhagen Prague
Music, Movies, and Books
Irrational Man Rising '44 Books on waterfalls, covered bridges, places to see and photograph. Vagabonding - Rolf Potts The Art of Travel - DVD Edge of Darkness 1968- Tom Brokaw Thelma & and Louise Postcards from the Edge Leaving Las Vegas Bandits - Bruce Willis War of the Roses Cannery Row Books: On the Road - Kerouac Atlas of Oregon Wilderness Waterfall Lovers Guides to Oregon & the NW Road Trip Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 1984 Blue Highways Music: Rock, Country, vintage rock
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I backpacked for 3 months in Australia. Trekked from Brisbane around to Melbourne, Perth for a concert, stayed on couches at apartments and farms and met a lot of awesome people.
Teach, Learn, Share
I love good conversation, and as a Mensan am open to a good debate about anything. I teach English in Poland during the summer when I can, I'm a Toastmaster and like to coach new members.
What I Can Share With Hosts
My photography, travel experiences, and find out where their travels have taken them.
My Interests
Photography, travel, hiking, camping, working out, reading, music, massage, good conversation.
