We are a sociable family. John, Rebecca and Rosa (aged 13) and the details below are a composite of all of our characteristics . We live within walking distance of Shawlands with nice views over the city of Glasgow. We take the environment pretty seriously and like meeting new folks very much. Whilst we can't claim to be fluent in any language John has some Italian, Spanish and French.

We have a comfy sofa and sometimes a basement bedroom to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We like meeting new people and have space to share. That's it really.

Interests

• environment
• meditation
• politics
• reading
• music
• cycling
• film
• good food
• climbing
• other cultures
• climate justice
• psephology

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae, fiction.

Billy Bragg groupie.

I thought Morrison's Beloved was extraordinary. Anything by George Elliott and Barbara Kingsolver.
John's a non-fiction head and Rosa reads anything she can get her hands on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We've cycled around France in the winter!

We have lived in lots of off-grid places in the UK and elsewhere.

Teach, Learn, Share

This all feels a bit presumptuous and not very practical but we know a bit about:
Health
Politics
Climate change
Community living
DIY
UK government
Low impact living
Bread making

What I Can Share with Hosts

A composite of our skills:

Cooking, sewing, washing up, chatting politics!

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Germany, India, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Italy, Spain, Sudan