CURRENT MISSIONS

- authentic connections
- embracing perfection in imperfection (wabi sabi)
- writing books. https://artofcouchsurfing.weebly.com
- paddle 65 rivers in 65 months. https://65rivers.weebly.com

ABOUT ME

wilderness monk with peanut butter MnMs in my alms bowl. (yes, a veggie who isn't allergic to candy :)

PHILOSOPHY

"my house burned down - now I can see the moon more clearly" - Mizuta Masahide, 17th century poet
a touch of zen, tao te ching, and MnMs.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Remember centuries ago when a tired traveler wandered into a hamlet - a local would open their door, invite them in, give them a hunk of bread and a place by the hearth for the night. Stories might be exchanged, or perhaps hardly a word spoken - no problemo. CS is but an extension of this age-old custom (bread might be optional).

Some recent CS travellers inspired me so much I wrote a book on the Art of Couchsurfing. I'm also a member of Servas.org (the United Nations version of couchsurfing).

...and it's not about the couch - it's about the people.

兴趣

philosophy, writing, paddling, music, yoga, ethnic foods, the wild, the soul, authentic connections, tai chi, wholewheat pancakes, telemark skiing, hiking, protecting old-growth forests, did I mention MnMs?

音乐、电影和书籍

Into the Wild
The Surrender Experiment ...yes...
the Untethered Soul
The Intouchables
Like a river: https://youtu.be/LQ6FENd4gG4?feature=shared

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

everything is amazing: https://youtu.be/PdFB7q89_3U?feature=shared

教，学，和分享

I love the sharing lifestyle. Whether we share stories, food, ideas, homes, or cars - this is how humanity can authentically live. Awesome!!!

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

a ride from the ferry... water... maybe both... ;)
...also pretty good at pretending to be an adventure guide.
... if you leave your shoes by the front door I'll make you Mexican pizza.

If space is available, I usually accept everything from last minute requests to 1 to 2 months away requests.

Happy to accommodate your needs. If you want a quiet space to chill and catch up on sleep and maybe laundry - no problemo. If looking for a more active stay, I would be happy to share all my favourite outdoor spots via hiking and/or paddling. Just message me if you have any questions. Happy to share just about anything - via any medium. (um, just not FB :)

我游览过的国家

Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Montserrat, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

我居住过的国家

Canada, Dominican Republic, Iran, New Zealand, Peru, United States, Venezuela

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