CURRENT MISSION

To learn about other cultures and in the process understand my own

ABOUT ME

I am curious about people, politics, human relations and different cultures. Have traveled a bit, been to exotic countries and learned some lessons. I live in a diverse multicultural part of London. I have a lot of spare time at the moment and enjoy the cafe society in my corner of London. I socialise quite a bit, so counchsurfers are likely to meet a few of my friends.

PHILOSOPHY

To keep my mind open and always to learn new things.

I am quite fond of a quote by Dr Johnson:
'When one is tired of London, one it tired of life'

I appreciate humour, wit, style and intelligent conversation. I love people who see the world differently, independent free thinkers.

I believe in fair exchange, quid pro quo. When I was more tolerant of the elements I hitch-hiked a great deal. CS is the same sort of idea.

I like to think I have a fairly open minded outlook on life but, with regards to smoking in my home, I am with James I on this one:

“lothsome to the eye, hatefull to the Nose, harmefull to the braine, dangerous to the Lungs, and in the blacke stinking fume thereof, neerest resembling the horrible Stigian smoke of the pit that is bottomelesse”.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a mine of information about getting around London. which can be useful for visitors. I am member of the London Dining club, which is a great way of meeting other couchsurfers.

I can be contacted through that wonderful Estonian invention, Skype (londonfilmstar)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed in California.

Interests

Getting the most out of living in London.

I guess Technology is an interest, I am fluent in geek speak. I keep and eye on the world of geo-politics and like to read the lessons of history.

Despite this I appreciate Art and Culture and admire those who search for the truth in this way.

• arts
• culture
• dining
• clubbing
• politics
• technology
• socializing
• history
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Coen Bros, Lynch, Loach, Leigh,

Popular History, Science.

Music: eclectic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A flash flood in Mauritius, the dark torrent careering down a mountain into a turquoise sea. It was a close shave.

Photographing Mt Everest and listening to the rumble of landslides and avalanches in the distance.

Peering over the side of volcanic crater filled with Boiling water after a trek through a desolate volcanic valley full of hotsprings and sulphur. It was Hellish.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know London very well and frequently give advice to visitors, sometimes I give little tours. I am also well traveled and have a number of stories. Once upon a time I was a cog in big corporate machine, so I know that world quite well. I have some wisdom that comes with maturity. But I quite agree with Oscar Wilde when he said that 'experience the word that people use for their mistakes'. Most of my professional life has been dealing with technology, so I can speak fluent geek. But I also love the Arts, many of my friends are actors, dancers, muscians and artists. While I...I am the audience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My worldly wisdom and intelligent conversation on many subjects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Germany, India, Mauritius, Nepal, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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