CURRENT MISSION

Hmmm that's a tough nut...let me think a bit....

ABOUT ME

My name is Michael. I was born in Memphis and grew up in the States near Seattle. I've lived in Germany since I'm 12. The last years have been pretty interesting. I've worked in Saudi Arabia, and parts of Germany. I am happily married - my wife isn't really a couchsurfer - but more the hotel beach type of person - but if you are looking for a couch and we can host we will.

PHILOSOPHY

You reap what you sow.....or maybe Neil Young/ Mr Cobain: "Its better to burn out than fade away".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Well I'd love to be able to show people from other parts of this world how nice Germany is. Cologne is a facinating and modern town with lot's to see. The chance to meet people from other parts of the world is unique and good- so why not ;-)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was in Canada s few yeras ago and it was GREAT! I've also been to Dubai and slept by couchsurfers an had a really brilliant time. hank you couchsurfing for the wonderfull expieriences I had.

Interests

Well since I'm a Landscape-Gardener and Diploma Engineer for Landscape-Architecture I like everything that has to do with parks, gardens, plants, recreation grounds, art, etc. Me and my wife have a passion for photography.

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• perfumes
• gardening
• socializing
• engineering
• beaches
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Into the wild, The Darjeeling Limited, The Notebook

Music: Rock, Indie, Pop. Jazz almost everything...well everything thats good ;-) Hmm...here are a few bands/singers I like: Eddie Vedder, Don McLean, Crowded House, Carole King, Genesis, Tame Impala, Artic Monkey, Oasis, Blur, Anna Ternheim, Heather Nova, Ilya, Morrissey, Rio Reiser, Jake Bugg, The White Stripes, M-Beat, U2, Queen, The Kinks, Nat King Cole, Beach Boys,
M83, AIR, Jose Gonzales, David Bowie, Nina Simone, Suede, Band of Skulls, Band of Horses, Angels and Airwaves, Florence and the Machine, AC/DC, Junip
...well it goes on and on ;-)

Books: I LOVE childrens books- E.g Roald Dahl, James M. Barrie, A.A Milne, E.B. White.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For my Diploma dissertation I visited Paris and Belfast. Very nice towns ;-)
Well the desert in the north of Saudi Arabia was a once in a life-time expierience. 2000 Year old Nabatian graves, The Lawrence of Arabia Railwaytracks, and almost no tourists. If you ever have the chance to go there do it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I guess I can help if you have questions concerning your garden.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Saudi Arabia, United States

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