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Overview

  • 12 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 63, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Jim is semi-retired living his dream in Valencia Spain
  • Bachelor's degree
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION
I love hosting travelers and I love traveling...seems like a good fit!

ABOUT ME

Gay guy with a variety of interests. I enjoy meeting new people and having people stay at my house.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life to embrace the gifts and blessings that I have been given. I love meeting people of all faiths and love learning more about other cultures, views, and places. There is so much to celebrate in life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love hosting travelers. And, I'm eager to "surf."

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met and hosted a number of Counchsurfers. I have yet to "surf" ...mostly because I want the kind of creature-comforts when I travel, that I offer to my guests.

Interests

I enjoy travel (domestic and international), classical music, choral music, theater, long walks, travel, good books, movies, travel, being active, and travel.
I am a a skier and a hiker, with seven "14ers" recorded.
I love to bake, read, travel, go to theater, concerts, and hang out with friends.

  • books
  • theater
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • desserts
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • classical music
  • hiking
  • skiing
  • naturism

Music, Movies, and Books

Irving Stone's "The Agony and the Ecstasy" is a favorite book! It inspired to fall in love with the works of Michelangelo, to see the David, the Sistine Chapel and more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have had some wonderful experiences.
Received an honorary knighthood in Barcelona for a Ghanaian nobility order, sailed on the Mediterranean, enjoyed a motorcycle side-car tour of Valencia, Spain, enjoyed naked hiking and naked parties, climbed to the top of the dome of St Peter's Square, preached at an Anglican Cathedral in India, attended Midnight mass at Notre Dame on Christmas Eve, walked along the Great Wall of China, and baked an amazing blueberry pie!

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy cooking and sharing recipes and easy, delicious meals and desserts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm glad to share my favorite New Orlean's praline recipe! Let's make some together!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States

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