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Overview

  • 30 references 23 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, English, English; learning English, English, English, German, Malay, Tonga (Tonga Islands)
  • 56, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • I am a Teacher
  • University degree
  • From New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Enjoying Melbourne

ABOUT ME

I am pretty easy to get along with, pretty chilled out and like a mixture of adventure and home comforts.

I have lots of experience living and traveling in different countries and have lived interesting places. I live and work in creative environment and like share this with others

I am a creative a individual and love to express myself artistically which means that i am always on the look out for quirky things.

I am interested learning and understanding people and find that learning new things about people give me an insight into myself as well.

I eat out lots. I love to cook and a bit of a foodie. I don't eat a lot of meat or dairy products. I enjoy healthy food and like make my own bread etc I am enjoying learning to cook with amazing Southern America superfood at

I love to have adventures and find undiscovered places off the beaten track but also like having a home.

I love the outdoors, beaches, rivers and mountains. I also enjoy learning about and using technology.

I read a lot and like watching slightly off beat films or sci fiction. I love Film Festivals.

I would love to meet other teachers from around the world. I currenty teach three and four years old and enjoy the creativity of teaching this age.

PHILOSOPHY

Be Happy, Love Life and make the most of every minute because it could be your last.

I travel like Rolf Potts !
You are a travel legend in the making, with a sense of adventure that will lead to hundreds of fascinating stories. Locals all over the world will give you special nicknames, and almost all of them will be complimentary.
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Thats my wild side coming out

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a couch and I will come stay at yours. I would like to join in some of the organised event and will happy share any travel advise.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosting couch surfers

Interests

Photography , Dancing, Art, Books, Films, Travel, Cooking, Shopping, Yoga, Swimming. Personal Growth and Development

  • dogs
  • arts
  • books
  • photography
  • documentaries
  • festivals
  • film festivals
  • dancing
  • environment
  • dining
  • cooking
  • yoga
  • shopping
  • technology
  • movies
  • traveling
  • eating out
  • music
  • live music
  • outdoor activities
  • rock climbing
  • track and field
  • swimming
  • beaches
  • rivers
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Here are some:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Winnie the Pooh
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Northern Lights (The Golden Compass)
The Lovely Bones
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Kite Runner
The Faraway Tree Collection
Life of Pi
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Birdsong
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
A Town Like Alice
A Prayer for Owen Meaney
A Suitable Boy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My life has been amazing It is hard to pick one thing. I lived in Tonga and West Timor when I was a child. I can remember the day the King of Tonga came to my house and my sister and I performed a Tongan Dance for him. Mountain climbing in Timor was fun we stayed at the head mens house and I had my first taste of dog for dinner.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am open to meeting a variety of different people

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Cook Islands, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Tonga, United Kingdom

Old School Badges

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