I love to travel and meet new people. I've been described as eccentric, but usually with a big smile, so I reckon that must be a good thing.

I'm interested in all kinds of arts, drama, cinema, people, places, languages, food and stories. I live with a cat and there's a nature reserve behind my house. I am mostly, but not completely, vegetarian. I'm not much of a cook, but I will make anyone who stays feel very welcome and there will be food to eat. If you like to cook, then I'm happy for you to use the kitchen.

I am actively involved with Playback Theatre; I meet a lot of people from lots of different countries and languages through our shared passion for it. And I travel to many different places with Playback Theatre.

I've lived in Nottingham for over 20 years, so I know this area well and am happy to share my knowledge and pleasure in the city and surrounding area.

I live 10 minutes walk from a train station, where you can take a train into the centre of Nottingham, in about 7 minutes and into Derby, in about 15 minutes. There is a bus into Nottingham, also about a 10 minute walk away and there is space for parking a car in my street.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm interested in people and travel and as I have a house with a spare room, I thought why not see what happens? I'd also appreciate occasional offers of a couch or spare bed when I travel as I like to connect with people.

Interests

Playback Theatre, ceramics, painting, photography, writing, independent and foreign cinema, travel, good food, walking in nature, spontaneous adventures.

• cats
• arts
• writing
• photography
• dining
• walking
• crafts
• movies
• traveling
• pottery
• painting

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have gone through treatment for an 'incurable' cancer and have been in remission since 2012. I make the most of my life and take any opportunities I can when they occur.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My excitement about life, sense of humour, nutty ideas

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Finland, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Greece, Indonesia, United States