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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam; learning Spanish
  • 64, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Life Coach
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Profile 80% complete

About Me

Hi, I love meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. I am pleasant, easy going; love music - singing and jamming with other musicians. I started a community singing group in Australia where I live and I sing Alto in a local choir. I love to experiment with food and international cusine. I've had lots of fun experimenting with sour dough, making wine with berries, Kvass with Rye bread and beetroot...... dancing, camping and bush walking are my other enjoyable activities.
I love Jesus Christ and yes I am Catholic.
I am outspoken and with no pretences - 'what you see is what you get'. I have travelled extensively and still enjoy being on the road.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My children have couchsurfed and shared wonderful stories. I am travelling alone without the family this time and felt 'why not?' It might be a wonderful experience meeting people in a slightly different environment than hostels which has been my normal choice of accommodation when travelling with my family which we have done extensively.

Interests

Travelling, Singing, Music, Baking, Cooking, Gardening.... I am open to all things new, exciting and wonderful -anything that celebrates life, people and community. I indulge in bush walking and dancing whenever possible.

  • singing
  • dancing
  • environment
  • dining
  • cooking
  • wine
  • baking
  • walking
  • gardening
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • camping
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Folk, classical and pop
Movies - My big Fat Greek Wedding
Star Wars
Sound of Music
Fiddler on the Roof
Les Miserables
Phantom of the Opera
Books - No favourites as I have not had the time to read for a long time. Too busy travelling and keeping up with the family.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Starting a Community Singing Group in Australia and organizing a Singing Camp in the mountains for a weekend!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach cooking, baking, pickling and making preserves, jams etc.
Teach basic singing
Learn more skills to improve on the above
Learn new skills and kniting
Share knowledge and information from my travel experience, singing, cooking and baking and life in general
Share stories from my childhood growing up in India

What I Can Share with Hosts

My time, knowledge, skills, cook a meal or two, tallk about travel experiences, life..... anything....

My home if they choose to visit Australia

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India

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