clarkalan2001, American looking for information about Portugal

clarkalan2001

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American looking for information about Portugal

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American

Speaks A little Spanish and a native English speaker

Registration: 19 February 2020

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I'm a native of Texas and, most recently, a college professor and curriculum designer for a state agency in the State of Texas. I've been a cyclist for more than 35 years and looking for an area where I can continue to cycle and integrate into the local community through a long standing passion of cycling throughout the country. I'm "semi-retired" and looking to relocate to Portugal shortly after my girlfriend and I complete the Camion de Santiago hike this March /April 2020. I'm easy-going, easy to get to know and looking to leave the U.S. for a happier, more pleasant life in another part of the world.

I am Self-employed.

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Austin, Texas, USA

Dec 2014 - Apr 2014

Cant贸n Central de Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

Learning the Spanish language and obtaining TEFL certification
Teacher and instructor with the State of Texas
I love the rainforests around Costa Rica from Antonio Manuel to Puerto Varga south of Limon. The beauty and balance of nature and people is fascinating and beautiful
I'm not really a fan of hot weather all year long.

Jun 2006 - Sept 2007

Ganja, G菨nc菨, Azerbaijan

Peace Corps volunteer doing Community and Economic Development projects
Economic development assisting local organizations apply for international grants for funding economic growth.
I enjoyed the uniqueness of Azerbaijan and the world of Muslim religion. I enjoyed experiencing and learning about their ways of life and beliefs.
The area was a little too remote and desolate for m.

Dec 2004 - Jun 2004

Ban Dong Chang Kaeo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I worked with, at the time, my wife on various community projects she was involved in supporting.
Teacher/professor
I loved that area of Thailand in that it had distinct seasons...fall, summer, and winter.
There wasn't really anything I disliked.

Sept 2004 - Nov 2004

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

My wife and I worked on a few short projects as volunteers
Teacher/professor
Ottawa is a wonderful place from the art museums to the government buildings there are a large number of things to see and do.
I enjoyed all of Canada during the time we were there. Whether we were in Montreal, Quebec, or Toronto the people were very nice.

May 1974 - Aug 1974

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

While I was growing up, my father and mother wanted me to live outside of the U.S., in cultures different from what I knew and understood from the U.S. Every Summer break from 1974 through 1976 I spent Summers in Guadalajara and/or Mexico City.
Student
Mexico City and Guadalajara are wonderfully historic places to see and visit. I was fortunate that I was able to spend as much time there as I did and learned what I did of their culture and history.
There was nothing I dislike about the places I saw, lived in, or visited.

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clarkalan2001 created a thread

6 years ago

Looking for a bicycle mechanic in the Algarve region

I鈥檓 in the process of moving to Albuferia in a few months and looking for a good bike mechanic I can ship my bikes from the U.S. for reassembly. Two are Pinarello鈥檚, a Cervelo S5 and Specialized Pro Shiv TT bike. 4, possibly 5 bikes ... Read More