I live between Hoi An, Viet Nam; Konya, Istanbul, Turkey, and; Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand/Aotearoa.

I am a Thich Nhat Hanh practitioner, and; a Rumi whirling dervish dancer -as transferred by an authentic Turkish sheik to a NZ couple in London during the 1980s.
I am developing my art in terms of the essence of Thich Nhat Hanh as a Viet Namese Zen Mahayana Buddhist, and; Max Gimblett

I am a healthy (proud and 'out') gay man.

I am a 'native' Australasian English speaker.

My previous career was as a teacher and educationalist with expertise in working with 0 -6 year olds with a vision/multiple impairment, and; long cane (guide dog) travel for all ages with a vision/multiple impairment.

I am now distributing Viet Namese photographic prints; creating and distributing fashion and lifestyle accessories, and; are developing my craft as a 'living performance artist' and artist
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www.sacredrainbowcreations.nz
www.vietnamenchantments.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a way of making greater contact with people in a healthy, more real and safe way.

Interests

swimming; boating; cuisine, eating; performing arts; 'window' shopping

• arts
• performing arts
• fashion
• beauty
• boating
• shopping
• swimming
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

traditional ethnic music
Thich Nhat Hanh, Viet Namese Zen Buddhist

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed an 8 -day 'Easy Rider' type tour along Ho Chi Minh Road, then Dalat, Nha Trang, and back to Hoi An

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach English
Learn Viet Namese
Share my priviledges as a European man.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The physical beauty, 'boutique' and 'pink' lifestyle of Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Kiribati, Malaysia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Viet Nam