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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Hindi; learning Marathi (Marāṭhī)
  • 61, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Self Employed, Volunteering
  • Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Economics
  • From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learning to be a better person

ABOUT ME

23 Years in Aviation Industry (Ground Staff). A 3 Year contract assignment with Maersk Oil.
Taken a break from the rat race and lead a simple life with limited wants. I love to visit off grid places, enjoy farm stays and learning the way to grow food without chemicals, participated in two formal trainings - Introduction to Natural Farming & Permaculture Design Course. I am not a party person, hate crowds & loud music, don't smoke or any other addiction.

PHILOSOPHY

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams, it's about how to lead your life, ... If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself, the dreams will come to you."
— Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)
I truly believe in this.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

- Share knowledge
- Develop Friendship which goes beyond Borders
- Exchange ideas, thoughts & connect with new people
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Interests

One is never too old to learn. I enjoy volunteering on a farm, learning the traditional ways and methods of chemical free farming, and living life in a slow pace.

Baking has always fascinated me. Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked goods out of an oven. Learning the magic of sourdough baking.

I so enjoy tv dramas - Korean, Japanese and Turkish is my latest addition. I also love my share of UK Good food tv shows.

  • culture
  • dining
  • cooking
  • gardening
  • aviation
  • traveling
  • tourism
  • volunteering
  • ecotourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Pane e tulipani (movie to be cherished with some one you love)
Music - 'Walking in the Air' - the angelic voice of Chloe (Celtic Woman), the Magic of Yanni & Indian Old All time tunes of Mohd Rafi.
Books - The 'Born Triology' by Nora Roberts is one of my favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Tiger's Nest in Bhutan twice.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Show you how to cook a few simple Indian dishes, Hindi (if you wish), share the magic of growing micro greens, simple herbs from your kitchen,
Learn - Ideas, thoughts, lifestyle, Culture
Share - My City (take you around), hidden food joints which are value for money, Culture, experience & life in general.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India

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