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Overview
About Me
Retired family man 70 years age; 2 adult kids in their 30's Son and daughter and my son has 3 grandkids. And we all live in Brisbane. I am kiwi New Zealander Maori from Wellington New Zealand and living in Brisbane since 2008. I own my own home 3 bedrooms and live on my own. Although my grandkids come for a visit and sleepover just about every weekend. They live in Springfield Lakes Brisbane; 2 boys age 11 and 8 and granddaughter is 15 years. I have travelled extensively the world backpacking earlier years and for work as well to most countries Europe, Asia, America and Africa. I am intending travelling to France for the rugby world cup in September October this year and intend to couch surf my way around france. I have family that still live in New Zealand brothers and sisters and their kids. I am outgoing, like to keep fit walking most days and keeping in contact with family and friends. Ability to connect with most people all ages.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I'm intending to travel to France September and October for the rugby world cup and intend to couch surf whenever the opportunity presents itself and seems a great way to meet the locals as well
Music, Movies, and Books
Favourite Music, Movies and Books anything thats New Zealand and Maori
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Signing up for Couch Surfing at my age 70 years not to sure what to expect but intention is to meet and connect with people any age, race, gender, country.
Teach, Learn, Share
Always learning
What I Can Share with Hosts
Great things about the Maori people of New Zealand
Countries I’ve Visited
South Africa
Countries I’ve Lived In
Australia