Respectful, friendly, happy. :-)

PHILOSOPHY

New people, new places, new experiences... they present challenges and stretch your understanding. I want to be involved in the culture of the places I visit. You can't possibly know a place if you don't know the people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Happy to host short term for lovely people. I'm really firm about no axe murderers. Or general baddies. If you are a lovely person, I am looking forward to welcoming you and showing you how beautiful Queensland is!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been gently hosting. I have also received hospitality from some of the world's most amazing people. :-)

Interests

I love the outdoors. Much of our fun happens in places of natural beauty: beach, rainforest, or bush. Swimming, hiking, and a picnic or BBQ with friends is my preferred entertainment.

A museum? Yes please.

Book fair? Markets? Yes.

Small gathering of friends? Absolutely!

Nightclub? .. er... no. :P

I also enjoy photography, history, and.. did I mention outdoors? :-)

• culture
• books
• photography
• picnic
• bbq
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• history
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Fav authors.. C.S. Forester. P.C. Wren. R.L.Stevenson. Dickens. Hardy. Ronald Welch. Rosemary Sutcliff. Herbert Strang. Escott Lynn. Charlotte Yonge. Ethel Turner. O.V.Caine. Captain W.E.Johns :D

Music.. Folk music, classical, baroque, jazz.

Movies.. Not so much. I'm busy reading those authors above, or being outside!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

"Amazing" is relative!

I've been gliding. And waterskiing, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and shooting. They all seemed amazing at the time :D

I've been to several historical costume balls, and hosted two! Medieval fairs, heritage festivals, and the biggest book fair in the world (along with quite a few smaller ones!) and it's all the kind of thing where I come home and think, "That, was amazing." with a deep sense of satisfaction.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not overburdened with talent, but I have a sunny disposition, and this is good to share, yes? :-)

I'd like to learn from clever photographers. And I enjoy learning about science. And history. And health and growing things.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia