CURRENT MISSION

Just to enjoy life!

ABOUT
I'm pretty lucky in that I've lived my life with lots of travel with many great experiences.

I still host but not as often as I used to.

I will only host solo travellers as I don't host couples any more.

I have enjoyed many years of hosting couchsurfers and I've met many amazing people.

When travelling, I enjoy getting out of the tourist areas and exploring laneways and meeting locals.

I live very close to Keon Park Train Station which is about 30 minutes from the CBD and then a short 5 minute walk to my house.

A few very simple rules to make your stay enjoyable.
-Respect my house.
-Welcome to use my kitchen but clean up after yourself.
-Please, eat in the kitchen/lounge area and no food in the bedroom.

I'm very much an outdoor person who loves nature. I just love all forms of wildlife.

I'm very passionate about travel and I have enjoyed backpacking through many countries. I am a 64year old retired primary school teacher living in Melbourne. I recently retired from my teaching position. I like to be around positive people.

Things I like: wildlife- bushwalking and nature, a glass of red wine, afl football, watching movies, music - most types, picnics, travelling, trying to play pool, dinner with friends, going to the beach, walking to beautiful places -mountains and beaches, vegemite, tim-tams, sunsets.

PHILOSOPHY

To live a happy an uncomplicated life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

After many years of hosting wonderful travellers, I now sometimes enjoy having the house to myself. I was also an ambassador for couchsurfing for over 14 years but decided not to continue in this role as I prefer to host and meet travellers rather than arrange events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I've been with couchsurfing for seventeen years now and hosted hundreds of travellers.

Interests

I like all types of music, watching movies, photography, art, reading, AFL football, wildlife, bush walking and of course traveling.

I like going out for lunch/dinner as well. I am interested in protecting the environment and I really enjoy teaching the kids at school about conservation and caring for animals.

I want to write a book about my travels, and I have lots of crazy and amazing experiences over the years. (not so much to publish but for myself!!!)

• dogs
• wildlife
• movies
• traveling
• music
• swimming
• trekking
• family
• netflix

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite books are A Long Way Home -Saroo Brierley, and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.

I like all types of music. Favourites Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan,The Police, and Queen.

My favorite movies are Good Will Hunting, Pulp Fiction, Into the Wild, Copy Cat, Paris Je Táime, Amelie and the Joker.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few things Ive done in my travels:
-trekked through the Himalayas
-volunteered and worked in an orphanage in Malawi and also helped out in a womens art program in
South Africa.
-been on safaris in Namibia and South Africa which were
just amazing as the wildlife was brilliant.
-traveled throughout Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt seeing the pyramids and Petra.
-went hot-air ballooning in central Australia
-rode down the most dangerous road in Bolivia
-four wheel drive through Uyuni Salt Plains
-got attacked by wild dogs in a remote jungle area of Laos

Favorite Cities - (Apart from Melbourne), Buenos Aires, Rennes, Paris, Cuzco, Varanassi, Pokhara, Boston, Berlin, Basel, Copenhagen, Munich, Fribourg, Saigon, Lisbon, Bordeaux, Rabat, Istanbul

Teach, Learn, Share

I admire any person who travels and is keen to learn about different cultures.

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What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer good conversation and also good company.
I can share many travel stories.
Sometimes I can take you to places away from the tourist areas.
I love the Australian wildlife so I can help you to experience this!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, India

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