In 2008 I joined Couch surfing...I was going to Uk. I did not use the service as I had family friends there........But when I got back , and 4 years later, couch surfing invited me to host...It has been an interesting journey......I have hosted people from all corners of the world.......

So I am a pensioner...72 to be exact... ..I used to be a Nurse and worked in Australia as a general , midwife and community health nurse....taking me to Sydney, west of Uluru, Seychelles and many suburban jobs......and overseas.

I usually offer a 2 day stay but if you would like to stay longer..we can always negotiate......

I love travelling ....mainly around the Indian Ocean...Mauritius, Seychelles, India, Kenya........Sri Lanka,

I have received the generosity of many families in my travels.... and now I return the favour....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Its just fun welcoming people from all over to my house. I prefer non smokers, no drinkers and drug takers.

I am always surprised who ends up coming to stay with me.

Its fun cooking ...and chatting. I sometimes go out with my surfers...

So welcome.......

to all the backpacker/ workers....especially females who dont want to stay in backpackers .... you are welcome..... esp if you are needing a break from the group style living...... I'm an older feminist....lol

SAFETY........

Please watch this doco.....

https://www.facebook.com/abcnews.au/videos/10156524289047818/
Like millions of backpackers before her, Mia Ayliffe-Chung embarked on a dream working holiday in Australia. Days after starting her 88 days' farm work...

Please keep safe ... and if you are abused or threatened...or feel unsafe.. Even if you witness such behaviour...
.please report it to the Police......even if the police dont do anything at the time or say it is your word against theirs ..it is the repeated reporting that alerts the Police to perpetrators........ there are too many out there...not everybody is one.....but they get away with it because the incidents are not reported on.........If you feel unsafe to report in your area, at least report it when you get out of the area. Photos if you have any and details are always handy.....

WHY ARE YOU TRAVELLING!

If you have time...consider meditating........www.dhamma.org...

There are a few centres in Australia. Yes there is a waiting list but apply ...you can always cancel...but it is better than wanting to do a course and cant because the course is full......

It is a whole new world......... many people who are travelling are searching....this could be it........

https://store.pariyatti.org/Doing-Time-Doing-Vipassana-Streaming-Video-Vipassana.......... Doing Time Doing Vipassana

Interests

• fabric
• patch work

Music, Movies, and Books

van , chuck, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc etc...blues, jazz, al Jarreau.
And many mote recent artists.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

did a Vipassana Course