CURRENT MISSION

To find interesting stories.

ABOUT ME

I'm 51 and a full time English teacher. My real love is photography and I am really interested in how images tell stories. I'm a bit of a collector of cameras and photobooks too - which drives my partner mad!

I'm not a party animal at all, I live very quietly and simply. My favourite things include going to the theatre, exhibitions (especially photographic ones!) and eating chocolate...

PHILOSOPHY

To be an encourager.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couch surfed a couple of times when I was on research trips during my degree and I had a fantastic experience both times. My partner and I have also hosted a couple of times.

Unfortunately, I now live in a one bedroom flat and so at the moment no longer have the space to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Really positive, as both host and hosted!

Interests

Photography, Theatre, Literature, visiting new places, drinking coffee and people watching...

• literature
• photography
• documentaries
• chocolate
• coffee
• drinking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite books include: To Kill a Mocking Bird; The Poisonwood Bible and Hedda Gabler. Last film I saw was Fish Tank - brilliant. Music: Bob Dylan is a hero. I love Radio 4.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sold my house and gave up my job to pursue my dreams.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could share some top photo tips and maybe even help someone with their English homework!

I'd love to learn to knit!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and explorations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Switzerland