Grew up in a small coastal town in California known for surfing, vegetarians. academic scholars and artists. I went to college at Hawaii Pacific University and played Basketball there. I am 196 centimeters tall (6'5) From there I Joined the U.S. Coast Guard Station and served at USCG Grays Harbor .as a seaman and photo journalist. After the military I started Berkeley Indoor Garden Store, a organic and hydroponic garden center. During that time I hired many students from U.C. Berkeley and became active employing foreign students.
I semi retired and live here on the island of Kauai.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live in a great place to share with others.

Interests

Medicinal Herbs, surfing, yoga. macrobiotic or vegan cooking. large format photography.

• photography
• cooking
• vegan
• yoga
• gardening
• surfing
• basketball
• journalism

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Sweden