I'm a South African/New Zealander. I'm super easy going and easy to get along with. I alternate between bursts of energy for social stuff and the outdoors, then tend to get lost in a book somehow. Always respectful and grateful.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have my own wheels and have been exploring the outdoors in the Western United States and now Canada for the past few months. Just arrived in Vancouver. I am looking to meet cool people who can show me whats good in Vancouver and hopefully make something lasting. While I'm getting oriented a couch would be awesome.

Interests

I got hooked on paragliding in Salt Lake City. Like rock-climbing there is that element of risk that requires your total focus. However, surprisingly not a sport for the adrenaline junkies out there. My goal for the summer is to learn how to effectively catch thermals and then in winter skin up some backcountry and possibly speedfly.

• traveling
• hiking
• skiing
• paragliding

Music, Movies, and Books

A great book by anthropologist and activist David Graeber called "Debt".

Amusing Ourselves to Death - Neil Postman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Managed to get a high level concussion and ski away from it without anyone noticing. Nobody knows what happened. All I know is that short term memory only returned 6-8 hrs later and I was struggling to recall the list of vegetables the paramedic was asking me to remember. I was confused as to why she needed me to make her a salad. Cucumber, kale, cabbage.

Teach, Learn, Share

Storytelling with craft beer or whiskey involved is preferred.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and good energy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Malaysia, Mozambique, Singapore, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States