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Overview

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  • Fluent in French; learning English
  • 40, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Network engineer in a telecom company
  • ESEO school, in Angers
  • From Angers, Pays de la Loire, France
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About Me

I come from Angers, a city located between Paris and Angers. But now, I live in “Le Plessis Robinson”, a city near Paris, on the South-West side. (at about 40 minutes by public transportation from Paris).
I came in the outskirts of Paris in 2008, to find my first job, which is still my current job. It’s a company which provides Telecom services as fixed broadband internet access and mobile phone access. (Don’t ask me if I can have free phone, unfortunately, my company doesn’t provide any benefits for the friends ;-)
Already 7 years have passed since I graduated, and I realize that I didn’t visited many other countries, and I have stayed too long at the same location. Now, I am seeking of change, and want to discover new countries, new people from all over the world.
As a first step, I want to work abroad, to be in a fully new environment, and to practice my English since I haven’t used it very often since the school. It’s a short run project, since I have planned to study in the US for at least two month at the end of this year. And then, I will be looking for a job in London.
For my hobbies and holidays, I love to amble in beautiful landscapes. That’s why I love doing sports related to nature, like hiking. For me, it’s an excellent escape to the daily grind.
I practice also rock climbing, and sometimes, mountaineering. When I do these activities, I am not seeking the pure difficulty, but I am just seeking wonderfull landscapes. It’s soothing.

For now, I am studying English. I am convinced that learning new language open each time a new window to meet people and share with them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm about to start for looking a new job in England, I'd like to practice my english with native english speaker or someone who speak english fluently. And I think Couchsurfing is an excellent way to do this, while meeting people at the same time.

Interests

My hobbies are doing sport outside. I practice rock climbing. But these days, I haven't a lot of time to practice it regulary.
Also I like hiking in the mountains when I am on vacation.

  • environment
  • running
  • socializing
  • hiking
  • mountaineering
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Stephen King is one of my favorite author. I love this kind of supsens book.
At the moment, I'm reading one of his last novel Doctor Sleep. In english, so it takes time. :)
I like POP music. But generally speaking, I don't like too much when it's too strong with a lots of drums. I prefer gentle music, like "Coeur de Pirate".

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed a few cliffs located in several good rock climbing spots. Like "le Verdon", Orpierre.

Teach, Learn, Share

By hosting an english speaker, I'd like to learn and practice my english at the same time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Namibia

Countries I’ve Lived In

France

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