Hello. I’m Dawn and i grew up in North London UK. Whilst backpacking around i stumbled upon New Zealand and have now lived there for around thirty years. My original plan was to spend three months! I enjoy life (mostly) and am a ‘glass half full’ type of woman! I take people at face value and try not to be judgmental. I try to find humour in all life situations. I enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. My work as a tour guide in NZ allows me to have a few months off at this time of year to explore some new (and old) places and meet more weird and wonderful people. I love the sound of Couch Surfing and have read some great things about the network so here i am :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from all cultures and spend time with the genuine local people who will hopefully educate/inform me of their beautiful part of our planet. Local knowledge is best!

Interests

I enjoy spending quality time with family, friends, and work colleagues I love the water, especially the ocean ( would love gills behind my ears! ) Natural health, good food, craft beer and fine wine. I will walk for miles and love being in nature with all its colours, scents and diversity. I enjoy both companionship and my own company.

• wildlife
• arts
• dancing
• meditation
• walking
• reading
• live music
• swimming
• beaches
• travel
• films
• food
• relaxing
• museum
• craft beer
• family
• playing
• sunshine
• fine wine
• coffee shops
• night sky
• spending time in nature
• keeping fit
• moonlight
• good health
• meandering off the track

Music, Movies, and Books

I have an eclectic taste including jazz, folk, rock, blues, classical, rnb, reggae, soul, rock n roll, country rock and more!
Very eclectic movie taste such as a good thriller, romantic comedies, dramas, art house, documentaries, all sorts!
Love travel stories, Ben Elton, New Zealand authors especially Maori stories, natural health, spirituality, Buddhism , books that make me laugh ....and cry.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Giving birth to my amazing daughter is one of many things I have been privileged to experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach-about NewZealand.
Learn-I learn something new every day, usually a fact about something, someone, especially with my work and love learning all sorts.
Share-The love of our planet and humanity ( maybe over a flavoursome beer or wine ) Life experiences. Company.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Pleasant company and varied conversation. Laughter :-) and maybe some tears. I can help out where needed, bring some food, wine,beer,kombucha, green tea, good coffee, help with chores. I’m a keen gardener. I’m also a tidy ‘Kiwi’ :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cook Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom