Couch Surfing, Mississippi Style

Last night, my wife and I had our first-ever experience as couch-surfers.  It was delightful.

Our host, a guy in his mid-thirties, was truly an interesting character. He is acquisitions editor for a university press, a position he has held for several years.  He has worked for the press since he graduated from college in 1999.  He’s a bit shy, but sufficiently capable of getting over his shyness that he is an interesting and entertaining conversationalist.  And he is an adventurous eater, always a good sign in my estimation.  After learning of my affinity for spicy foods, he suggested Indian.  We with to Ruchi Indian, an absolutely fabulous place in Jackson, MS.  I intended to order lamb vindaloo, one of my favorite Indian dishes, but when I ordered Ghost Vindaloo (their menu’s name for lamb vindaloo), I was asked if I’d prefer lamb or goat.  Oh my god!  Goat!  Yes!  And it was exceptional.

Our host originally is from Dallas, so I doubt he’ll need a place to stay when he returns to visit, but I offered our home anyway.  I’d love to have the opportunity to extend the same hospitality to him that he extended to us.