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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
@WATERFO
Member since 2009
CURRENT MISSION: headed out on a bike tour of the North American west coast. I write and travel, and when I get the chance, I outfit and guide trips. Find me on Facebook: @MichaelWaterford - or see my websites: www.ThemountainFolk.com and www.WaterfordExplores.com PHILOSOPHY - Working hard to chase my dream job. Also Reference: JRR Tolkiens' The Hobbit. Favorite Poem: "Old longings nomadic leap, Chafing at custom's chain; Again from its brumal sleep Wakens the ferine strain." - Jack London, The Call of the Wild.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Dining out
Fluent in English
Learning German
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I am a writer and explorer on a budget - I love meeting new people and learning from them. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Mostly Europe and New Zealand numerous years ago. Sadly, never had my own place to host!
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Punch Brothers, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, YoYo Ma, and many more. TV/Movies: Most things, I enjoy film! Rings Trilogy, Travel Man, TopGear, etc. Books: "Paddle Your Own Canoe" and "Gumption" by Nick Offerman
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Mongol Rally 2011, Thru-paddle Mississippi River 2013, Traveled to over 45 countries, lived in 4.
Teach, Learn, Share
I do TOURISM. If you're curious what that could include, let us chat.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Gear, travel, and outdoor knowledge and skills.
My Interests
FUN. (which is a reference to both all things that are FUN PERIOD as well as the band FUN.)
