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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning German, Spanish
  • Unspecified age, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Large animal veterinarian
  • BS Biochemistry, MS Analytical Chemistry, DVM
  • From Anderson, IN
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Pay off the last of way too much debt and get my backpack on, head out the door and work on animals where they really need it

PHILOSOPHY

My Dad summed it up when I went to the Peace Corps..."You get one trip around on the big ball of dirt....better make it count"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm a new member and haven't yet hosted or been hosted, but I'm looking forward to getting involved

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None as of yet.....

Interests

Animal welfare in underdeveloped areas, learning Spanish, anything outdoors and at least moderately athletic.

  • animals
  • animal welfare
  • outdoor activities
  • backpacking
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Razor's Edge, Memoir from Antproof Case, Eva Luna
Music: Damien Rice, Silvio Rodriguez, Putamayo
Movies: Thin Red Line, Brazil, Razor's Edge

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Joined the Peace Corps and spent two years teaching science courses in a small village in Malawi.

Teach, Learn, Share

Practical Knowledge: Equine, Llama, Alpaca, Sheep and Goat welfare.

Esoteric: Not sure. Trying to live a relatively simple uncomplicated life hoping to leave an unnoticed mark on the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Guatemala, Peru, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malawi, United States

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