COUCHSURFING HISTORY
I used to live in Prague, Czech Republic where I hosted frequently.

MY HOME IN AUSTRALIA
Is currently listed with Airbnb as a home stay Bed & Breakfast. When I don't have paying guests and it is convenient for me, I may be able to host you through Couchsurfing.

ABOUT ME
Eternal optimist, worldly, articulate, non-smoker, high energy, long-time member of Toastmasters International, dancer, writer, teacher, lover

PHILOSOPHY
If there's a need, respond.
If you commit, then do it.
When you do it, give it your all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Host when I can (a wide range of ages and cultures); been hosted twice (both a wonderful experience);

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

When I lived in Prague, the balance was in hosting but I was also hosted a couple of times in Salzburg and Granada.

Interests

Reading, cooking, travelling (obviously), fitness, hiking, touring, entertaining, Toastmasters.

• writing
• dancing
• cooking
• breakfast
• fitness
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many books to list. Wide genre of music but tops I guess is jazz though I enjoy classical and chamber music too in the right environment.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One? Give me a break - I can't stop at one!
Took a Maid of the Mist boat trip under Niagara Falls
Climbed the Great Wall of China
Sampled amazingly good wines in southern Moravia
Curtsied to the Queen Mother (of Britain)
Witnessed Barack Obama addressing the people of Prague
Strolled the Grand Canyon rim to Hopi territory
Witnessed my grandson's birth
Hiked to World's End and climbed Sigiriya in Sri Lanka
Give me time and I'll think of ten more.

Teach, Learn, Share

I cook a mean Thai curry and Pad Thai.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom

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