I haven't been active on the couch surfing community for some time now, but thought it would be nice to give it a go again. I live in a small guesthouse with no spare bedroom, that's why I'm not hosting, but feel free to send me a request for a last minute couch I you find yourself in urgent need of an overnight stay.

Here's a quote I really like:
"What day is it,?" asked Pooh.
"It's today," squeaked Piglet.
"My favorite day," said Pooh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is a nice way to meet different people who are like-minded.

In the past I have surfed in France, the UK, Germany and Norway, and I have hosted some lovely people.

Interests

I'm trying to learn Spanish. Every fortnight I go to this Spanish conversation lesson in Groningen. We are slow learners, but we have a good time every time we get together. I reckon eventually we will master the basics of Spanish. Feel free to join us if you like. Eventually I hope to master Spanish good enough to go on a road trip to Chili and be able to communicate with the locals without embarrasing myself the entire time.

One of my other interests is ceramics. When I still had a stressfull job playing around with clay was the way of getting some peace of mind. It's not very original I know, but I do get my inspiration from nature and its beautiful creatures. I want to increase my skills and make delightful objects. This summer (2022) I am participating in a pottery course in Vannecourt, France. Really looking forward to that!

Another thing that I find exhilarating and satisfying is taking outdoor swims all year round. I am interested in the Wim Hof method and I took part in a workshop in 2021. I'm not a genuine "Hoffer", but I do like our early morning dip in the weekends.

Oh and here you have antorher quote: "Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and it's beauty." (Albert Einstein)

• animals
• vegetarian
• hiking
• sustainability
• healthy lifestyle
• ceramics
• spanish
• nature walks
• whm

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: worldmusic, classical, reggae, alternative, folk.

Movies: mystery, fantasy

Books: detectives, thriller, inspirational

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to the Kaiteur Falls in Guyana and I swam in de Brokopondo lake (before they informed me about the Piranhas) in Surinam.

In 2021 I ltook a course to learn how to use a scythe. It felt pretty good!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll give you a smile and lend you an ear.