QUOTES THAT DEFINE US
If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever. - Dalai Lama XIV
The future depends on what you do today - Mahatma Gandhi
Not all those who wander are lost. - JRR Tolkien
Money can buy you a house, but it cannot buy you a home. - The Internet

CURRENT MISSION

exploring the world and telling my kids (when I get them) about it! We have backpacked around South East Asia for 4 months and are now based in the UK. We plan to explore Europe whenever we get the chance.

ABOUT US

We (Ayumi & I) normally live in Melbourne, Australia but now am living in Leamington, UK after completing a 4 month backpacking trip. We are friendly, very easy going, love giving new stuff a go.

While in Melbourne, Australia we can support you by providing quiet accommodation, teach you useful stuff about Melbourne, introducing our amazing friends, etc.

If you're a music lover, and play either the guitar or electric bass; I would love to learn more from you. I am only a beginner though!

If you love baking cakes, breads or sweets, Ayumi is a professional patissier who is more than happy to teach you something new and more than happy for you to show your skill.

I love to share ideas with people:
For us, interaction with people is definitely one of the ways to enjoy life, and it also helps you to understand who you really are!

We love to travel: We are now on our first around the world trip. And would love to get hosted by people that want to share their way of life.

My work that pays the bills:
Jon works for Jaguar Land Rover as an engineer. Ayumi is a patissier and works whenever there is a need; even when she is travelling. She is also a great Japanese chef, that is always ready to teach and to demonstrate.

PHILOSOPHY

where there is a will, there's a way

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When back in Melbourne, we can host up to 2 people at a time; located 45 minutes away from the Melbourne city (Macleod station), it will be your 'home' until you find a place to stay.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It has been great!

Interests

Jon loves playing the electric bass and guitar; although he am not great at both! loves cats and Ayumi loves people, loves dogs and both of us love all sorts of food.

• cats
• dogs
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• backpacking
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Ayumi's Favourite Stuff
- Anything created by Studio Ghibli (eg: Totoro, Spirited Away, etc)
- Ghost in the Shell (Koukaku Kidoutai)
- Picturebooks of all sorts

Jon's Favourite Stuff
- PBS FM MELBOURNE!
-Jazz music of all kinds
-Bear Grylls Survival Series, 24
-Metal Gear Solid series, Final Fantasy 8 & 10
- Lord of the Rings
- Ghost in the Shell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- trekked up Mount Gosaikunda 4650m, got chased by a Yak in the process and survived

Teach, Learn, Share

We would love to learn how we can add value to peoples lives today and meet people who are doing the same.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ayumi loves helping out in the kitchen, is a keen chef and a professional patissier that is happy to cook you for or teach you how to make a certain pastry or dessert or dish.

Jon is mechanically and IT minded and can help you with issues you might have in this area. Eg: fixing a bicycle, household repairs, etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, Malaysia, United Kingdom

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