I was born in Araçatuba city and came to Sao Paulo in 1972.
I've graduated as an economist in 1977 and worked in Sao Paulo, Macapá and Manaus.
I'm married, have a son and a daughter and 2 grand daughter, and I love my family.
Nowadays I'm retired and enjoying my days tending to my vegetable garden, free range chickens and my cats and dogs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To know many places from the perspective of the locals, not as regular tourist.

Interests

- Cooking
- Gardening
- Motorcycle
- Bicycle
- Fishing
- Trekking
-Tennis

• cats
• dogs
• chickens
• culture
• cooking
• gardening
• fishing
• scuba diving
• tennis
• economics

Music, Movies, and Books

Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque, Beatles, Simon&Garfunkel, Carpenters etc
Drama, action, adventure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived more than 10 years at Amazon region, it was a great life experience.
I traveled alone by motorcycle for about 2000km, it was a big and exciting adventure.
I did scuba diving at Fernando de Noronha and almost touched a shark, it was really amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some things of Brazilian economy, culture, foods and places.
I want to learn about, foods, organics farms and local culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook brazilian foods, and share my knowledge of Brazil.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil