I'm a father of two wonderful grown up daughters who've just finished school, so my life outlook is expanding again! I've got a history of teaching in a creative way, I believe in helping others find ways to freely express themselves but also in building community in relation to the planet. I'm travelling partly to expand my own awareness of these issues! But I also love to dance, to perform, to sing, to swim, to eat good food, to hike in beautiful places, and hope to find people who might like to do the same on my travels! My partner is Spanish-speaking and currently on her own travels so the pressure is on to improve my own Spanish :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hope to meet like-minded people. Currently in Mexico travelling for six weeks

Interests

I'm a drama teacher and spoken word performer, with a jazz background (I play trombone). I teach English and have taught lots of other subjects in Waldorf/Steiner schools. I co-built a sustainable house in Cape Town. I have taken part in many courses of conscious dance including Movement Medicine/5 Rhythms etc.

• vegetarian
• jazz
• spoken word
• hiking
• travel
• spirituality
• dance
• theatre
• sustainable living
• food and drinks
• ancient civilizations
• conscious dance
• african music
• swimming in nature
• history and culture
• languages exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, salsa/Latin, funk, classical, all sorts... I like books and art movies (but also sci fi/fantasy movies I must admit)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built a double storey cob house. I lead wilderness journeys for young men to explore healthy masculinity

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages (learning Spanish, have guided in French, fluent in English). Music, drama. History!

What I Can Share with Hosts

First language English from a secondary school teacher :) though I really want to mejorar mi español también

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Lesotho, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, South Africa, Switzerland