My name is Ad, I emigrated from the Netherlands to New Zealand 27 years ago. I came here because I could not think of a better place to live,...I still believe that. My place is a 10 acre property, 120km South of Christchurch, halfway between Geraldine and Peel Forest on the edge of the Southern Alps foot hills in South Canterbury. It's a small wooden house with a veranda, surrounded by a big garden with a sleep-out. My children have left home and wife, Catherine, sadly passed away in 2014, so it's just me in this lovely place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To share my beautiful place with people who will bring their stories and experiences as well as joy and happiness.
To enable me to travel, discover and be with real people in interesting places.

Interests

Wide and varied; Family, friends, music, wilderness, tramping, food, culture, travel, environment, art, etc etc

• arts
• culture
• environment
• dining
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love variety...from classic to reggae, to jazz and blues , from rock to traditional.,,,just about anything goes on the right place and atmosphere.
I love reading travel stories.
Movies are wide ranging as well, but I have a few favourites I would watch again so now and than; Oh Brother, where art Thou?, The Commitments

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Settled in New Zealand, raised a beautiful family and made lifelong friendships .

Teach, Learn, Share

Always

What I Can Share with Hosts

Preparing food, help out around the house or farm, and a wealth of life experience and stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, China, England, Germany, Ireland, Laos, Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand