Born in Netherlands, grew up in Australia. I have an enquiring mind and many interests... organic gardening, making and repairing things, beekeeping, nature and the environment, travel, people and cultures, slow food, excellent knowledge of Australia and its history and people.
I have lived and worked in many places and have also earned money from farm work, fencing, building, gardening, massage therapy, repairs to electrical and electronic equipment, etc. etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently in Europe, visiting relatives and looking forward to meeting the friends I have not yet met in other European countries

Interests

Nature and the environment, organic gardening, building and repairing, sharing other people's lives and their environment, walking and cycling, camping, reading,
local foods and the food plants... history of families and places, the sea, fishing, swimming... bushwalking...

• animals
• writing
• environment
• dining
• massage therapy
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• fishing
• camping
• fencing
• boxing
• swimming
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music; Classical, 70's to 80's Popular, .... The local music where I am visiting...
Movies; Creative and inspiring, humourous, The Spiritual Cinema Circle movies (not religious)....
Books; The Power of Now, Talking with Nature, The Man Who Talks with Horses, Logosythesis, Man's Search for Meaning, The Road Less Travelled, Small is Beautiful, The Four Agreements,, Anam Cara, Through The Eyes of Love, The Law of Agreement, Permaculture

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived being trapped in a cult for 12 years from 1979 to 1991, and with some years of study, writing, reading ( and no drugs), to come to understand the experience and build a "new life", starting off with Nothing (no stuff) and a small box of tools.

Teach, Learn, Share

Enjoy teaching /sharing my knowledge and learning new things to do, craft, gardening etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Excellent knowledge of Australia and its people... the natural environment and animals.. Help with repairs or handy man jobs.. sense of humour and desire to participate if you have the time and interest...

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Fiji, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Netherlands