Our planet and our universe fascinate, confuse and inspire me in about equal measure, and I am a very firm believer that we are part of it ourselves.

Officially middle-aged, unofficially somewhere between 12 and middle-aged, depending on circumstances, I am very open to new experiences and places, having been privileged enough to have visited, lived in and enjoyed lots over the years.

My favourite pastimes involve exploring new places, mostly outdoors, mostly natural, but there is something intriguing anywhere if you are looking the right (or the wrong!) way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

O love meeting varied people, seeing and discussing the world! I have always enjoyed unplanned travel and adventures, usually cycle-camping, but also by trains, planes, automobiles and boats :)
I have also enjoyed some more 'conventional' trips with family of course.

Interests

Talking about stuff...
Cycling (in various forms) and other outdoor sports such as kayaking/canoeing, surfing, hiking etc.
Science and the universe
Society, the good bits and the bad bits.

• traveling
• cars
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Call me flighty, but I'm not a fan of fixed favourites. Except for Shallow Grave. Hate it/love it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have been here in Lisbon for over a year, so would be happy to share some of the unusual corners I've found. I would not put myself forward as a translator yet, but I can get by!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, Wales