On visits home, Gleason enjoys camping, fishing, and kayaking with his
dad, a retired professor. In addition, he is avidly interested in his
South American Indian (Quechuan) heritage, particularly its history,
art, and cuisine. He loves to cook, having learned his culinary skills
from his Peruvian mother, who teaches gourmet cooking in the family
home. Gleason's hobbies include weightlifting, running, rollerblading,
snorkeling, photography, and skiing.