CURRENT MISSION

I missed seeing the world when I was young. Now's my chance...

ABOUT ME

I'm spiritually a cross between punk and rocker. Major bad attitude to politicians, liars, cheats and thieves. I love being alive. I love watching bands play, drinking English ale, laughing, a little smoking, motorcycles, fishing... I just love living.

PHILOSOPHY

Every day I wake up and think: 'I'm here again. What shall I do with this new day.' I'm a massively positive person. Never, ever put off until tomorrow something you can do today. I nearly died when I was a child. Now, I never waste a moment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

It's early days. My Italian wife - Toni - and I host students already and love it. We're definitely not your average 50-year-olds. Just 30-year-olds with a bit more worldiness

Interests

Writing, fishing, birdwatching, walking, photography, music, motorcycles

Music, Movies, and Books

Spirited Away, On The Road, AC/DC, Jimmy Reed, The Rolling Stones, Adele, too many to list

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove into the Sierra de Las Nieves in Spain, along tracks at the edge of a 300-foot ravine, in a 4x4, right up to the foot of Torrecillo, and drank from a spring.
I fly-fished in Swedish Lapland, above the arctic circle, where there was no phone or TV, hiking hills to mountains streams, eating reindeer stew over an open fire.

Teach, Learn, Share

You want to learn fishing, birdwatching, photography, writing, English language, or know more about life, just ask. I'm a journalist, keen fisherman, enthusiast for the natural world and a brilliant listener. And my wife speaks Italian, which may be helpful!

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Cuba, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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