I run my own gardening business in London and I am currently training to be a gestalt psychotherapist which I am very passionate about. I'm generally interested in new experiences, expanding my horizons, learning, playing, travelling, having adventures.

I spent 11 years writing a novel. I play piano and used to be a big cyclist. Now I'm really into acroyoga with my wonderful partner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted some people through couchsurfing, and people not on couchsurfing. I have helped other couchsufers to host but they are not on my profile.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met some great people. It has been invaluable to me in my travels.

Interests

Politics, anarchism, feminism, utopian visions, philosophy, literature, be-bop, cool and avantgarde jazz, cycle touring, tea, cooking, gardening, etc...

• writing
• books
• literature
• womens rights
• cooking
• gardening
• politics
• jazz
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Steinbeck, Coetzee, Orwell most old Russian writers. Ursula LeGuinn is my new favourite and I've read most of her books now. Also Philip K Dick and the psychotherapist Irvin Yalom.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Kilimanjaro with some Tanazanian students.

Teach, Learn, Share

teaching the craft of writing. I am not a brilliant writer but I have learned a lot of useful things on my course. I am also good at fixing bikes and have experience of cycling touring. I have a lot of gardening skills, including tree climbing with ropes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can show people places in Nottingham they don't find on their own. I like to host and meet new people