Having taken early retirement, I've moved from Leeds, UK to Brittany, where I have a lovely large wooden home in the countryside.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm happy to offer a bed for a night or two, and hopefully will get round to making a few more trips myself one of these days.

Interests

I love to travel, and have been to Egypt, Reunion/Mauritius, Thailand/Vietnam/Cambodia, Estonia/Latvia, and Morocco, in the last 5 years.
I also love to cook, and try out dishes from some of the places I have been to.

• performing arts
• dining
• cooking
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy watching "box set" series (Netflix, HBO), and am an avid listener to BBC Radio 4 and several US podcasts (Radiolab, This American Life).
I enjoy listening to music, but don't play an instrument, unfortunately. My tastes are varied.
I read (Crime, non-fiction, all sorts, really) and keep abreast of current affairs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently did a Stand-up comedy course, culminating in a couple of shows. I would love to continue with this, and try to perform in French, but not sure there's really a stand-up scene here.

Teach, Learn, Share

I think that curiosity is one of the greatest human qualities, and I'm always interesting in learning new things, and understanding how the world works, on many different levels.
I loved teaching,, both French and English, and still enjoy helping people improve their communication skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good chat, either in English or French.
Interesting food (usually very spicy!)
I love to tell stories, and to listen to the stories of others too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Mauritius, Morocco, Nepal, Réunion, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Kingdom