CURRENT MISSION

Seize the day

ABOUT ME

Music, playing fiddle in the band Calico Jack, and training to be a music therapist. I have studied philosophy, shiatsu, I have taught English for many years. I have travelled the world a bit...

PHILOSOPHY

Leave the world a more colourful place. Follow the heart, while listening to the head, Trust in God but tie your camel to a tree. Chop wood, fetch water. Exuberance is beauty.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've moved my boat to Bristol harbour, right in the centre by the train station. A great location to see the city.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have slept on couches around the world, including U.S., Canada, Guatemala, most of Europe, New Zealand. Have had many wonderful experiences and truly appreciated other's generosity. I have studied anthropology for my M.A. so am interested in other cultures. I lived in Taiwan for a year, Guatemala and New Zealand for six months each, and appreciated the west coast of the U.S. and it's hospitable people.

Interests

Music, philosophy, buddhism, shamanism, yoga, qi gong, jazz, nature, writing, life...

• writing
• beauty
• dining
• yoga
• boating
• music
• jazz
• buddhist
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano; Great Apes by Will Self; A short walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby...
Music: balkan, gypsy swing, 1930s-40s jazz, anything with heart, passion
I like films with subtitles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Abide

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, boats, humour, food, writing

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can play the fiddle, do shiatsu. Good conversation (I hope). Go for a beer. Cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, India, Japan, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, New Zealand, Taiwan

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