I hail from the small British island of Guernsey, where I run a youth work project, coach boxing, swim in the sea and live life.

I have enormous joie de vivre. I love to meet new people, to travel, to camp, explore and spend good time with good people. I am compassionate and love to listen. I love kids; their natural joy makes my heart sing.

I love to write and to read. Presently I am reading Thomas Sowell, Conquest and Cultures and Bessel v d Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score.

I also love red wine and cold beer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am taking a break from a heavy work sprint to relax and meet new people.

Interests

• writing
• beer
• reading
• travel
• kettlebells

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Arctic Monkeys, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Drum and Bass, some Šlager - most things with spirit!

Movies: Tarantino, Scorsese, Ritchie.

Books: Tolstoy, Dostoeyvskey, Homer, Beowulf, James Clavell, John Williams, Alan Watts, Nietzsche, Hegel, Lao-Tzu.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can't think what to put, so I will cheat, if I may.

Started a youth work organisation. Buy a one-way ticket from my island to places I'd never been - twice :-). Won a boxing bout with one arm.

Teach, Learn, Share

English language, boxing skills, good chirp and good times.

What I Can Share with Hosts

English language, good chirp and hard work if required. I am great and engaging with kids.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, India, Iraq, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guernsey, Ireland, United Kingdom