I live simply. Have 3 grown-up children. Was married. Work as an adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University of South Australia. Don't own a car but ride a bike for recreation and fitness. Am a member of Fatboys Cycling Club. Would enjoy riding some of the classic alpine passes of France, Italy. I enjoy good wine and food; landscapes. Would like to explore some of the more important historical gardens of Italy and France.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to travel.
Enjoy meeting people with stories to tell.

Interests

People, I am a social scientist or the human part of geography.
Farming, I have worked in Agri-business and conducted teaching and research into the impacts of Landcare networks, governance, and natural resource management.
My children's lives
Policy, the social impacts of drought; the physical impacts of immigration

• dining
• wine
• fitness
• clubbing
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• business
• geography
• science

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of cities, towns and regions of Australia
Friends and networks

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England