CURRENT MISSION

to explore western europe and get amongst their culture

ABOUT ME

Im currently a sheep, beef, deer and cropping farmer 10 mins east of wanganui. prior to that i was dairy farming (sharemilking) for two years but came to the conclusion 4am starts werent for me so here I am! I've just arrived back from europe and had a friggen sweet time!! fair to say i have the travel bug so wont be long and ill be off again! I love working with animals. Im an outgoing, freindly talkative and fun guy and love meeting like minded people! I like to stay active as I get bored easily at home - so i tend to have plenty of hobbies. Im a real outdoors person and that tends to be what interests me most.

PHILOSOPHY

Gotta live life to the fullest, take every opportunity that presents itself to you. You only live once!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

surfing and hosting

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far hugely rewarding experience ! everyone has been keen to learn about my way of life and been incredibly helpful with tips of what i should go do and see around the world. Have shared some amazing stories!

Interests

Music is without a doubt my biggest passion (outside of farming). I play the guitar and by my standards am noway near as good as I'd like to be but If I have any spare time in the day that would be my first pick. Im also a keen hunter, love playing soccer (football for you europeans) and snowboarding. Im keen to try just about anything - but im not stupid! Really want to get my ppl (private pilots licence) but too expensive at moment - would rather save money and travel with it ;)
Something Id love to get into is outdoor pursuit

• animals
• culture
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hunting
• surfing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

most 80's 90's music. Big fan of Iron maiden, metallica and the old guns n roses. But also like some modern rock/rnb like six60 and some electronica like MGMT.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snorkling on the great barrier reef it was incredible crystal clear water and i got taken for a sweet ride when i grabbed a turtle in the water... but also i went hot air ballooning in Queensland gives you an incredible insight into the landscape plus we had a fun crash landing in a termite field the hot air balloon was travelling about 40km when it hit the ground and we were dragged about 500m by the momentum of the balloon - it was awsume!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Im great at showing and teaching people about farming a lot of people wont have seen or know how to handle deer (flighty animals) for instance or may not have milked a cow or seen sheep be shorn. depending on the time of year I could show you first hand and teach you about farming in NZ. I also love guitar and am a good teacher but its not something you can pick up instantiously... persistance is the key to learning guitar.
Anything thats active and interesting that i havent already tried.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand

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