Hi!

I have been learning the art of growing food since I was 18, instead of going to university, and since then I have traveled very little, as food growing is something best done rooted to the earth. Now however, I am starting to spread my wings and share what I have learnt. I have also been studying shamanism for the past 6 years, and practice aspects of this art. I am also teaching letter carving and sculpture, and do my own sculptures for sale. I have been learning an african instrument for the past 8 years called an Mbira. Its a very spiritual and meditative instrument with metal keys on a wooden sound board.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have started my traveling late in life, and couch surfing so far has been an amazing oportunity to get more in touch with people from other cultures and backgrounds, as well as make travel much more exciting and affordable. I love sharing my skills and knowledge with people I meet and learn things in the process.

Interests

As listed above, plus - Dancing CI, african dance, 5 rhythms, and all forms of dance. herbal medicine, eating lots of very strange foods that most people are not willing to try, climbing, swimming in the sea in winter, initiatory challenges, gods and goddesses, especial ones involving the sea or bees, Having a good laugh, reading about ancient cultures, and cultures that have not been "civilised" ... yet... and hoping that they stay "un-civilised and "pa-gan" - of the "countryside...

• arts
• design
• dancing
• dining
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• piano
• surfing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

too many to list - right now Im reading a book called Long life Honey in the Heart by Martin Prectel. Loving it...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hung upsidedown on a tree from my legs for 1 and 3/4 hours...

What I Can Share with Hosts

music- especially mbira and piano, seeds I have saved myself, all sorts of garden related skills especially around food growing, organics, herbs, permaculture and sustainable design. Shamanism- all aspects , particularly healing and journeying.
good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Portugal, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

England