Gregarious, adventurous. Born and raised in western Newfoundland, proud to be a founding member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation.

Had an amazing career in the Canadian foreign service. Loved every minute of it.

In 2004-05 my spouse and I took sabbaticals and backpacked for nine months with our two youngest , 13 and 15 at the beginning of the trip. Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, India, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, China, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, Bolivia.... amazing adventures.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I think it is a cool idea. I like the idea of being able to reach out to strangers and establish a relationship.

Intereses

Politics. Public policy. Foreign policy issues.

Bikram yoga (daily); fitness; biking; adventure travel.

• arts
• humanities
• acting
• fitness
• yoga
• politics
• traveling
• cycling
• public policy
• adventure travel

Música, películas y libros

I pretty much appreciate any gendre of expression -- music, film, dance, theatre, painting that breathes authenticity. I like being exposed to new ideas and people.

Algo increíble que he hecho

Studied theatre at the Banff School of Fine Arts and was an apprentice actor with the National Arts Centre English Theatre Company in Ottawa. It was a long, long time ago.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I've done some university teaching. Have published a few things.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

accommodation. suggestions on things to do in the area.

Países que he visitado

Laos

Países en los que he vivido

Belgium, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Hong Kong, Morocco, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom