CURRENT MISSION

To sample and partake of the human experience - to learn and teach, to change evolve and create.

ABOUT ME

I was born in Andalusia, Southern Spain and raised in North West Scotland. After high school I spent a year in Wales learning what school couldn't teach me, then left for Australia, and then one month ago came to New Zealand.

I've always lived with dogs, and since I started travelling I've always bonded with the dog faster than the owner. I'm a keen dog walker - it's as regular a thing to me as brushing teeth.

Sailing and generally messing about in boats - haven't done it since I left Scotland, but it is a great passion of mine.

I've been playing guitar and bass since my 14th birthday, and I love to spend evenings just noodling away... but when it comes to playing with other people, I can be as disciplined as is necessary. I'm also really, really keen to teach. I haven't had access to a guitar for a while and I miss it so much. Music is a large part of my life, I doubt I'll ever give it up.

The year I spent in Wales, and subsequently the year I spent in Australia have taught me so much about permaculture, sustainability, alternative ways of life and travel - and as a way of life it's suited me so far. I apply every skill I've ever learnt whenever I can, in an effort to create change and harmony in every environment I find myself in.

People have described me as practical and pragmatic, friendly, diplomatic and fair. I really appreciate it when someone tells me something about myself that I wasn't aware of... self discovery is always high on my agenda as I'm a fairly self-conscious person. I find the more I learn about the world around me the more I learn about myself.

PHILOSOPHY

Positivity
Rationalism
Irrationalism
Friendship
Familyship
Learning about things
Thinking about things
Creating things
Changing things
Changing myself
Sustainability
Activism
Justice
Compassion

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed at several places so far and hope to host whenever possible in the future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A few times through CS and sometimes with people I've met hitch-hiking in New Zealand.

Interests

Music, animals, plants, culture, anthropology, psychology, health and well-being, sharing, alternative technology, sustainable construction, permaculture, universal love.

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• environment
• technology
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• sailing
• anthropology
• psychology
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Many, coming and going in phases.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built my own home at the age of 17.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've years of experience wwoofing - those types of skills I wish to use, hone and share. I'm also very willing to teach guitar playing to anyone I meet. I've also got experience teaching sailing to children and adults, though that was a while ago. I'm now a self employed gardener and so any work or advice or skill sharing about gardens I'd be more than up for. The more we teach the more we learn, and I love to teach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom