Friends would say I'm loyal, easy going, honest and cheeky in humour.
I'm up for challenges, for trying new things and spontaneity.

My philosophy;
Positivity & Kindness goes a long way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet some real characters to share experiences with.

Interests

I have been kayaking for years, have had basic white water experiences on the Dart, Ex, Wye, rivers up in Northumberland and Wales, Lee Valley on the Legacy course.
I walk every day. I can walk for miles l. One of my favourite walks has been the West Highland walk. I walked from Fort William to Milgarvy.
I play golf.
I love to hear and share stories.

• horses
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• kayaking
• camping
• sports
• golf
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Films that I've enjoyed; City of God, Dirty Dancing, Edward Scissorhands, The Hunger Games, On the Waterfront; Brighton Rock (the original and New). Burn after reading and the Big Lebowski are the two films that very much appeal to my silly sense of humour.

Music: Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Miles Davis, Al Green, Bill Withers, Issac Hayes, Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy , Kate Bush. The Rolling Stones.

Books: The Wind Up Bird chronicle [Murakami], Wuthering Heights, Charles Dickens, Bronte, The Beat Poets.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At the age of seventeen I travelled alone through much of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. What an empowering and wonderful experience. Not seeing any other westerners for a week in Sumatra, deep down did feel a little bit unnerving and daunting at times, but I kept my own spirits high and continued on a five day journey, using local buses and passed through some beautiful untouched rainforest. Finally, I made it to my destination and was rewarded by the breath taking sight of Lake Toba.
Then I got a permit in Bukit Lwang and got to stand in very close proximity to rehabilitated orangutans.

Teach, Learn, Share

To meet other people who enjoy a bit of banter.
To share Interesting random facts.
Share cultural experiences: it's the small things that make us different.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If I visited then I would pay my way, I'm not a freeloader or user. Would like to contribute with food, cooking, helping with the washing up.
Sports, interests and stories.
Friendship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Israel, New Zealand, Palestine, Singapore, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom