Left Belfast aged 16 to travel for 8 years returned and married in 1971. 4 children 7 grandchildren (Ranging from 17 -16-15-5-5-3-3
Since returning to Uk I have worked and lived in Middle East-Southeast Asia - India. Traveled in Africa, Australia. NZ. South America, America.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel with older Grandchildren (Not all at once) in a way that they learn about the real heart of a country and its culture. (Not just a holiday resort).

Interests

• non-formal education
• primary education. business.

Music, Movies, and Books

The lyrics of songs, ie Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Adel, and many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

If I had to pick one thing. Kept my long suffering wife for 47 years. Could add climbed kilimanjaro with my 18 year old son. finished two marathons in 14 days aged 70

Teach, Learn, Share

Life skills. About other cultures. Life skills and experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Fiji, France, Gibraltar, Guyana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Ireland, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam