CURRENT MISSION

respect and encourage others, enjoy life,contribute in any small way possible to make the world a better place.

ABOUT ME

I teach English to university students in France. I have lived in France (Grenoble, and Amiens) for the last 22 years,but grew up and studied in the UK and spent a year in W.Germany and a year in East Germany (when it was communist)during my studies.I enjoy my job,have a positive attitude to life. I think I am fairly easy going,tolerant and open minded with a sense of humour.

PHILOSOPHY

Christian. Try to be tolerant,helpful and understanding of others. Try to contribute in a few small ways to making the world a better place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have met the local couchsurfing group and know two of its established members (Silke and Patricia) who can vouch for me.I have been hosting for about 3 years now and have hosted a variety of people and all the experiences have ben positive.I often have people to stay,friends travelling between the UK and Grenoble),but also people I have met through work(teachers from other towns,Erasmus students,a doctoral student who spends part of her time in Amiens))My first coachsurfers were an English man cyclying across Europe and a German language assistant.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was a surfer for the first time last April in Germany and I had a great time. My host was very welcoming and we had lots of things to talk about.I am encouraged to go surfing again.

Interests

Classical music,I take singing lessons and belong to several choirs and go to many concerts.Cinema,reading,culture in general. I enjoy living in France,the way of life,trying to understand and integrate another culture.

• culture
• singing
• concerts
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• surfing
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

Modern novels,mainly in English.Baroque music,but also all kinds of choral groups including vocal jazz,folk etc French cinema, directors such as Ken Loach,Mike Leigh,Woody Allen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living for a year in cold war East Germany.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meals,local knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Italy, Romania, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany