I am an open-minded and cheerful person. I live in a nice area by the lake of Geneva, not far from the famous vineyards of Lavaux (Unesco world heritage ) and the beautiful Swiss mountains.
I have my two grown-up children at home : Stephan (28 years old) and Viviane (26 years old).

Je suis une personne ouverte et conviviale. J'aime partager et discuter avec les gens que je rencontre. J'aime la fantaisie. Je suis également capable de sérieux et d'empathie.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and share life experience.
This site is a great way to meet nice and interesting persons who think that sharing is the most enjoyable thing to do. It is so nice to exchange our experiences so that we can constantly improve ourselves. I like meeting people and listening to their stories. I also like to discover cities through the eyes of a local and introduce my guests to the culture and beauty of Swizerland.
Travels bring joy and openness !

Pour profiter de la vie en rencontrant des personnes ouvertes et qui ont envie d'échanger.

Interests

During the summer, I enjoy outdoors activities like for example hiking, biking, swimming and sailing.
I also like travelling, photography, music, meeting new people, etc.
One of my dreams is to learn scuba-diving.

• photography
• meditation
• walking
• flying
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• sailing
• languages
• science
• outdoors
• meeting new people
• gastronomy
• cooking and baking
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all sorts of music : classical as well as popular music. It really depends on my mood... I am learning how to play the guitar.
In my home, you can find many books on traveling, photography, history, astronomy, science, literature, sailing and leisure activities.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A wonderful polar expedition in Svalbard.
Seeing leopards in Namibia, it is so rare to get to see them, it was amazing !
Swimming among the stingrays in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives.
Sailing at night across the English Channel between tankers and cruise ships...
Having been hosted all over south-east Asia 30 years ago although there was no web and no couchsurfing site at that time.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to share travel stories and life experiences. I also share with pleasure my house which has a nice view on the Geneva lake. I would be happy to share a meal with you and if I have time, to take you for a tour and show you nice spots in my area.
When I am abroad, I love to learn something from my host, maybe how to cook traditional food or do things with and for my hosts. If I can be useful, I am happy to help !

Since I receive a lot of couch-requests, you will have a better chance to receive a "Yes" if you send me a personalized one, saying why you would like to meet me and my family and what you are willing to share with us. And please, show me that you have taken the time to read my profile, by writing the word sunshine in your message.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my passion for cooking and for languages. I can teach you some French, English, German and a little bit of Chinese. I can tell you about my travels and about the Swiss culture and traditions.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, England, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Germany, Switzerland