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Overview

  • 126 references 93 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Swedish, Tahitian
  • 79, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Retired from the corporate world of Real Estate and Touri...
  • The University of Life, School of hard knocks
  • From Tairua, Coromandel, New Zealand
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About Me

CURRENT
We all meet for a very good reason"

I am freedom camping on my own place so do not expect too much,there is sola power,shower,portable loo,there is room for you to park your Van or tent
The raised bed Organic garden is slowly taking shape as the ground is difficult ,if you have time give a hand that would be a help

ABOUT ME
"We all meet for a very good Reason"

My 2 cats,Kocka ,Tibby share my lifestyle it,s an Organic garden,lots of veggies depending on the season
Accommodation for you is a sleepout with a double bed,
My Caravan is 7 meters , with sola lights and gas cooker.

http://youtu.be/6VVbSsn0g6o is a video made by my Mexican friends in winter of 2012 in Katikati.
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I will provide porridge for breakfast,but you must bring some food
We will share the evening meal and preparation,maybe you can cook something too.
There is always some work in the garden maybe you can wwoof with me.

PHILOSOPHY

"Everything happens for a very good reason"

Take the chance to share your ideas create a friendship,and take what comes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCH SURFING

One night stays restrict the time
to show you local sights,beach,s hot pools, pubs,and lots more,so plan for two nights

SURFING EXPERIENCE
In the past my opinion of Couch Surfing has been Friendship, cultural exchange ,however most recently it has been spoilt by New surfers wanting a place to consumate the statutory fornication of new relationships

Interests

My biodynamic garden,natural healing,spiritual awareness,meditation, philosphy,music of many cultures,photography,crafts,,the beach,hot pools,the good life.
There are so many other interests too.
look at this
,http://youtu.be/6VVbSsn0g6o is a video made by my Mexican friends in winter of 2012
http//moggiesnz.tripod.com was my farm.

  • culture
  • photography
  • dining
  • cooking
  • breakfast
  • modeling
  • meditation
  • pub crawls
  • crafts
  • flying
  • gardening
  • music
  • camping
  • surfing
  • wwoof
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

All the 007James Bond,movies,Lord of the rings,Avatar, ,Harry potter,Austin Powers,[I have a Minishaguar] .and many of the classic westerns,and lots more
American Pie,series!!
Rock n roll,anything except acid rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled Europe on a Vespa Scooter, seen many big cities,London,New York,Madrid,Paris,Rome,and lots more
Member in N.Z. Hall of Fame of ,model flying N.Z,the only ever New Zealand World Champion, A Sandstorm at Meski in the Marrocan Sahara Desert,slept on a park bench in London, flown a Glider at 9000 meters high,I learned to fly in a Piper Cub, sailed a laser and Raced Mini,s it could go on and on!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Friendly, Happy,lets talk about your home town and country,and maybe teach me some of your Language,and have a fun time with good communication.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation,friendship,travell hints for New Zealand.

Countries I’ve Visited

American Samoa, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Egypt, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pitcairn, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

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