Hello
I travelled to New Zealand where I met fellow travellers and heard about this site.
I also travelled the west coast of America and then on to meet a friend to road trip accross Canada.
I love to find out about the local culture, try the food and meet new people. I like to discover a new place on foot, find the good views and soak up the atmosphere.
I am back to Cornwall after my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet people and to get a sense of a city from a local point of view. I love finding out about the real goings on rather than doing a tourist route or tourist activities like bungee jumping.
I have heard good things about travelling this way and I am challenging myself to try new things so thought I would give it a go.
I would like to meet people who can give me some real advice about where to go and what to eat to get a sense of the city.

Interests

I am interested in keeping fit so I jog and swim. I have also recently started doing some meditation.
I love reading especially female authors. I like to watch the odd film, usually something a bit different and not mainstream. Recently I have seen Tangerine and Noble at the cinema. I also attended a documentary film festival.
Whereever I go I like to check out the local galleries and the museums too.
I like to discover a place by foot usually. I also like to try the coffee and do a bit of people watching.
I love trying the local food and drink.

• culture
• documentaries
• festivals
• dining
• wine
• indian food
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• podcasts
• swimming
• teaching
• vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - I like lots of things, mainly mainstream, a bit of classical and rock.
In the car I listen to anything from Florence and the Machine to Fleetwood Mac. The last live music I saw was at the night market in Wellington NZ.
Movies - I like things that are a bit alternative and not mainstream, things that make you think or show the human condition. I am not into blockbusters that involve lots of staged fighting.
Books, I love women authors like Marge Piercy, Sarah Waters, I am reading a Doris Lessing at the moment. I love the classics like The colour Purple and To kill a mockingbird. Recent good reads Americanah, Three Women, Ometa.
Currently reading Charlotte Gray so I like a variety.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was part of a record breaking cocoanut orchestra in Trafalga square.
That is a record breaker but it isn't amazing.
errrr. what have I done that is amazing - hopefully I have helped people through my work, that i something that I am proud of as an achievement.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach? I used to be a teacher. I can share some of my knowledge about that, also my skills in Careers Advising (Careers Counselling you may call it) I am interested how people make decisions, their journey to where they are in life, so I hope that I can have some interesting conversations about these things along the way.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversations, a bottle of wine or beer when I find some on the way.
I am a helpful person and I am happy to pitch in if help is needed.
Hopefully an interesting conversation and a listening ear.
Hopefully new friends will be made and I can return the favour of hosting in the UK in the future.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, New Zealand