CURRENT MISSION

explore New Zealand(South Island)

ABOUT ME

I am tidy,responsible,positive,calm.I moved to NZ (Auckland)from Russia 7 years ago and spent almost all of this time on the North Island.Now I feel an urge to explore South Island.So here I am,working my way down from Nelson.update- just about to finish my contribution to Chch rebuild.Next destination- Queenstown,Te Anau

PHILOSOPHY

"your eyes get a fright,but your hands do the job anyway"(appox.translation from Russian)
another good one "do that NOW",don't hope there will be another chance

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

might arrange a couch for you in Russia

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none yet,but hopefully will get my first couch soon

Interests

love OCEAN, outdoors,into 4WDing,motorbikes, skiing,water skiing/wake boarding,bodyboarding,learning to surf,willing to learn kite-surfing,windsurfing,bushcraft,play African drum etc.

• outdoor activities
• windsurfing
• surfing
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

docos "Sharkwater" type,the latest one "Longboard in New Zealand"
U2 , didgeridoo
historical books,also "Tears of the Maasai" type

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

met my 2yo niece :]

Teach, Learn, Share

can teach Russian,how to drive a manual 4wd,ride motorbike,bodyboard.can show some basic flax weaving:]

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Russian Federation