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Overview

  • 18 references 14 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English
  • 65, Other
  • Member since 2014
  • On Sabbatical, thereafter maybe we retire.
  • Business management- credit card manufacture - Operations...
  • From Germiston South Africa
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To cram in as many travel experiences as possible while enjoying the good company of other travelers such as ourselves!

ABOUT ME

Us as a couple enjoy the simple things that life has to offer. Interacting with people, sharing stories and experiences are viewed as 90% of life's free pleasures still out there. Travel remains our passion, to see how others live / have lived ( history) always fills our senses. Sports and activities enjoyed include; sailing, fishing, painting, and camping.

PHILOSOPHY

Enjoy the simple things life has to offer, experience new adventures, meet interesting people. Impart joy to others, help and support where needed finally leaving a lasting impression of camaraderie and friendship.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We are happy, easy going folk. Always ready to support others like ourselves attain their dreams. Our home is open to people wishing to enjoy their travels without blowing the budget.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A fantastic experience to be part of a group of like minded folk. What started out as a cheap form of accommodation quickly became our preferred method of travel way into the future. The wonderful people we have met along the way have all become friends. Their unselfish wish to please, support, offer guidance, advice and companionship amongst other, MUST be recognized as the most beneficial reason for joining. Our Surfers are treated in the same great spirit that we enjoyed throughout our travels!!

Interests

Art, guitar, sailing, fishing, camping, socializing, travel, RV'ing, (motorhoming)

  • arts
  • diy
  • boating
  • traveling
  • cars
  • socializing
  • painting
  • guitar
  • fishing
  • camping
  • sailing
  • sports
  • history

Music, Movies, and Books

Blues, old heavy metal, Queen, Rock and Roll, 60's, 80, s music. a bit of classic's but not too much .

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Dubai for 4 years, Competitive Sailors (dinghy and keel boat), Rv'd from Dubai, through, Saudi, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Sicily, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, ... Self-built 3 x RV from commercial vehicles. Been to Vietnam, Bangkok, India. Seen many, many interesting sites. Built two homes, ..... so much more to do and see......

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing skills such as carpentry, building, plumbing. Teaching silk screening, painting. Assisting others with with projects. ( around the home, boating, DIY etc ). Helping others less fortunate.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing of skills such as carpentry, building, plumbing, etc. Assisting with projects etc while travelling though.

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United Arab Emirates

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