Private bedroom with ample pillows and blankets. Perfect for a single traveler or a couple. Bus to NYC is approximately 1.5 miles away. I don't smoke or have any pets. Smoking is only allowed outside on the deck. One well-behaved pet is welcome, if necessary. Best time for me to host is on weekends.
I love to learn, explore, ask questions, and discover new things. I love meeting new people and sharing stories. On October 1, 2010 I embarked on my first transatlantic voyage, my first destination being Ireland, the land of my ancestors. From there, I also visited the UK and France. Beginning on February 22, 2012, I took a two-month Greyhound bus tour of the US, re-visiting places I love and visiting new places for the very first time. I look forward to futher adventures and meeting wonderful and interesting people from all over the world.
How I Participate in CS
I have a room available for travelers, and had my first couchsurfing experience Oct 2010.
CouchSurfing Experience
Mostly staying with friends i've made in various places.
Interests
music (mostly 60s and 70s), cinema, literature, philosophy, poety, theatre, performance art, walking, dancing, photography, and of course, travel
Music, Movies, Books
Music - The The Beatles, The Byrds, The Left Banke, Donovan, The Divine Comedy, The Monkees, Gene Clark, The Beach Boys, The Hollies, Gram Parsons, Big Star, The Zombies, Belle & Sebastian, Teenage Fanclub, Simon & Garfunkel, The Lemonheads, The Replacements, Love, The Box Tops, Nick Drake, Redd Kross, Small Faces/Faces, Fairport Convention, Vashti Bunyan, Scott Walker, Carole King
Film - mostly arthouse & independent. Directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, Eric Rohmer, Woody Allen, Pedro Almadovar, Alison Anders, Ingmar Bergman, Betrand Blier, John Cassavettes, Werner Herzog, Bob Rafelson, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Richard Linklater, Robert Bresson, Julio Medem, Ken Russell, Francois Truffaut, Alain Tanner, Lina Wertmuller.
I especially love cinema of the 1960's and 70's.
Books - Hermann Hesse, Oscar Wilde, Milan Kundera, Ivan Turgenev, Raymond Queneau, Kahlil Gibran.
Types of People I enjoy
I like meeting all new people, especially those from cultures different than my own.
Teach, Learn, Share
I am always happy to help others with their English. Looking to improve my Spanish and French, as well as learn key phrases in other languages.
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
Traveling the US for two months with a Greyhound bus pass!
Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project
It's a wonderful idea. I'm still relatively new to CS but I'm excited about its potential.
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What a pleasure to host John - he was a polite, interesting, and understanding guest! He explored on his own during the day and joined us for the Art Walk and a party afterward. He was okay wtih getting home late, our 4 little dogs, and we enjoyed an afternoon of interesting conversation. He is most welcome to surf with us again and I recommend hosting him if you have a chance - great guy!
Had a good coffee time in Boulder with John.
Really interesting conversations at the Laughting goat ( thanks for having made me discover this cool place)!
Good luck in your big travel, take care John!
John took me up on a ride share from Tampa to New Orleans and was great company the whole way. He had a lot of interesting things to talk about and great stories to tell. Seriously the 10 hour drive flew by. Great guy, I'd happily travel with him again!
From Mark Sheedy Tramore, Ireland (Republic of) Oct 29, 2010
Positive
I met John in Karen's and I found him to be a very nice person as I recounted my times in New Jersey, as a student and then in California
You are a very patient man!!:-)
From Pamela Hein Lake Andes, United States Oct 21, 2010
Positive
John is a brave soul who risked his very life when he agreed to travel with me, in a rental car, to Blarney Castle. (My driving in Ireland was scary at times) John was a real sport when we got lost...several times.. and it was great to have his company and share the adventure! Hope you had a great trip John and hope to meet up with you again! Thanks for the memories!
From IRISHCALYPSO Waterford, Ireland (Republic of) Oct 11, 2010
Positive
John shared a meal with myself and other CSers, then headed out for some live music. He is relaxed and easy going guy who is new to CS but enthusiastic about being involved. Catch you in New Jersey sometime John and best of luck with the rest of your adventure!
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