CURRENT MISSION

bike the camino de santiago (done), hike in the pyrenees(done, well kinda in the alps), hitch to amsterdam (done), learn to play the harmonica(still trying), document wanderlusters(getting there)

ABOUT ME

im on a quest to make the best quesadillas ever...join me if you'd like.

i ride my bike...a lot

i know a lot about photography and love to share all the knowledge i have rattling around in my head

my photography website is www.spencerjharding.com
To Everyone Who Ever Hoped it was True is series all about people i have encountered in my travels.

i try to be epic in all respects

PHILOSOPHY

shit happens

there is really nothing better than a good hug

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i've surfed here and there, once i get my own place i cant wait to host people more often.

for now i can contribute my stories and random foods im good at cooking; quesadillas, pancakes, and bacon wrapped hotdogs

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

its great when i can force myself to make some actual plans hah, but everyone I have encountered has been amazing!

Interests

biking
skateboarding
photography
watching stars wars
eating lots of tacos
making quesadillas
pretending like i understand theoretical astrophysics
getting lost in the woods
hardcore dancing
arguing whats more awesome a unicorn or a pegasus
loving redwoods
making noises while riding my bike fast down hills
working on my awkward tan lines
wearing hats
dumpster diving
tallbike jousting
bbq'ing

• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• bbq
• clothing
• dumpster diving
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• skateboarding
• paragliding
• emergency services
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

whatever old paperback looks like it would be a good companion

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

skating at tianamen square in beijing

trekking along the border of tibet

anytime i wake up in the sierras

cycling the pacific coast of the united states

burning my clothes and watching the sun set for the first time on the atlantic in finsterre after biking the camino de santiago

paragliding in the alps

living in an anarchist squat in the center of barcelona then being chased by riot police as trash cans were being burned all around me (see photo above)

Teach, Learn, Share

hmmmm well if you have old bikes or cameras that you need tinkered with im pretty good with both of those.

im always happy to share stories of my travels and the the little tips and tricks ive learned along the way.

I know a bunch of places to go hiking in the LA area, maybe if i cant host you we can go for an adventure up in the mountains for the day.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States