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Overview

  • 19 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 44, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Massage Therapist, Cook, Ourdoor Instructor
  • Engineering degree, Architecture Dip, Yoga TTC, Various b...
  • From Swansea, Wales
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Connect, Contribute and Create :)

ABOUT ME

I was couchsurfing before I knew it had a name, walked a lot, though at lot, carried a lot, loved a lot, lost a lot, gained a lot, the usual heroes quest, dabbled in mysticism, martial arts, moonshine, all good jungian tail-chasing stuff :)

PHILOSOPHY

We are responsible for the world we live in, inner and outer. So I try not blame others for the state of things, things are as they are, to not whine when the world in not as promised, to change myself, motivate others and dare to dream.

Everything in moderation, including moderation!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host and meet folks for endless pots of tea, though I've not made it to any group meetings yet.

Interests

Yoga, Thai Massage, tai chi, improvisational comedy, exploring the natural world.

Further info about how I got into this www.gourlay.net and www.bodyworkwales.co.uk/biography.html

  • arts
  • beauty
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • martial arts
  • swimming
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Beat poets, fabulous Hunter S, James Joyce, Orwell, Huxley. Any music made with passion. I collect 1970 How-to books, and especially love the Whole Earth Catalog and books sold through it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Vipassana meditation in India - wow it really is true what they say about becoming what you think about most. Swimming in a crocodile infested lake at 5am was one of the times I've felt most alive in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could take somebody on a nature walk in Britains first area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) & practice hatha yoga at home or on the beach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cook Islands, France, Gibraltar, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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