I've worked in Education all my life, mainly with adolescents in outdoor and environmental, and residential leadership settings. I do a lot of volunteer work in our community. Whilst I love where I live, I'm really happy exploring new places and the outdoors and being active. I love climbing, XC Skiing, mountain Biking, orienteering. Geocaching is a great "distraction" when solo travelling. But, have eclectic interests. Also enjoy meeting people, conversation and debating, and I love books, art and architecture, film and history, and the story behind the story. Polar history and ancient and old civilisations interest me in particular. I play recorder (well, not brilliantly) and look forward to Canberra Folk Festival each year. And I like textiles and knitting!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to host people in Harrietville because its unique and one of the loveliest places on earth surrounded by National Parks! And I'd like to meet people in the places I visit to get a sense of life and culture elsewhere. Sharing interests across borders promotes culture and understanding, and is just plain fun.

Interests

• environment
• hiking
• rock climbing
• geopolitics
• history
• art
• social justice
• geocaching
• orienteering
• textiles
• xc skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Eagles, Beatles, Dylan and on it goes! Like folk, rock, Reggae.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ice walking on the Zanskar in Ladakh.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach cross country skiing, English, cooking, knitting and share my experiences and sense of adventure.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation and company, prepared to help out where I can. I am good in the kitchen and happy to take initiative.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada