I'm an ecologist, gardener, and big fan of the universe. Currently based in London, I've lived in the USA, Scotland, Cornwall, Canada, and South Africa, often travelling the world to do biological research.

I like turning over logs and rocks to look for cool bugs, cycling, hiking, swimming in the sea, and generally being outside and getting muddy. I'm interested in alternative living, and sustainability and always want to learn more. I also love music--I sing in a Bulgarian choir and am in a sea shanty band. I have also been known to swing dance, blues dance, and I never turn down a ceilidh. I read compulsively, talk about politics, bake many cakes, and drink lots of coffee. Recently I've started making ice cream.

We should hang out!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am often travelling, rarely have much money, and love meeting new people. Couchsurfing fits the bill pretty well!

Interests

zoology, birds, books, dinosaurs, questions, music, wild foraging, feminism, bees, home brewing, vegetarianism, hiking, cooking, old movies, banjos, adventures, tea, gardening, cobwebs, stargazing, botanising, poetry, knitting, storytelling, hexaflexagons, impressions of Carl Sagan, Shakespeare, history, parasites, geology, cats, cycling, exploring

• animals
• cats
• birds
• books
• poetry
• dancing
• womens rights
• cooking
• coffee
• drinking
• gardening
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• juggling
• knitting
• music
• blues
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• geology
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Handmaid's Tale, Blind Assassin, The Colour Purple, As I Lay Dying, Discworld, American Gods, Lord of the Rings, Last Chance to See

Movies: Pan's Labyrinth, The Lives of Others, Back to the Future

Music: Generally I like folk, jazz, and classical

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked in the Andes for three months looking for bees!

Teach, Learn, Share

Someone, please teach me how to juggle. So many have tried and failed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can cook and talk about animals! That's mostly what I do anyway. I love hearing and telling stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States