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Overview
About Me
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