CURRENT MISSION Living the abundant life to the full. Appreciating the little things in life that we normally take for granted, like good food and wine, nature, technology, people, love, music, birds, the sound of silence, and the list goes on..... ABOUT ME Friendly, fun, adventurous. PHILOSOPHY Living the abundant life that I received.
Update: I now live just outside of Cape Town, in a small town called Fish Hoek. Fish Hoek is a sleepy little village on the False Bay coast, about 40 minutes drive from the city center, so please don't ask me to meet for a quick coffee in Cape Town, it's quite a drive for me. If you are headed to the False Bay area (Muizenberg, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach (the penguins) or Cape Point then send me a message and check if I'm available to meet up. Lately I'm getting into snorkelling, and I have a spare mask and snorkel, so if you'd like to see some sharks (small) or starfish let me know. If you are browsing my profile wondering if I will host you, then I might, so send me a request. I prefer selecting my guests from the travelers list, but sometimes the most interesting experiences in life are the ones you least expect. I only follow two rules, the first is that your Response Rate needs to be at least 50%, if it's lower then I will politely decline. The second is that you have a real name on your profile, anything that is obviously not your real name and I will decline. I am quiet, open minded and friendly. I'm always looking for something new to learn or do. The golden rule in my home: - Respect and tolerance for everyone. In my home you are free to be yourself, who ever you are and where ever you fit in the diverse spectrum of humanity. My favourite quote: "Everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected." - http://www.gov.za/documents/constitution/chapter-2-bill-rights#10 Paragraph 9 is pretty cool too.... http://www.gov.za/documents/constitution/chapter-2-bill-rights#9
Hi there! My name is Jarryn, and I'm a consultant and social impact designer in the not-for-profit sector. I work in the fields of education, human rights, behavioural change communications and social innovation. I'd like to think I'm a nice guy, with a wicked sense of humour and a love for culture, art and history. Just so that you know, my house is a safe space - people of all religions, ethnic groups, socio-economic backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome :-) I look forward to meeting you all! I prefer to host surfers for skills exchange, so please feel free to read the 'Teach/Learn/Share' paragraph or the 'What I can offer' paragraph below for ideas. I get tons of requests, so a thoughtless or hurried request or one without any mention of why you think couchsurfing at my place specifically might be a great fit for you are unlikely to be successful. I would also prefer that my guests are reliable, punctual, neat, friendly, open-minded, organised and willing to hang out - hosting is an enormous priviledge, but also hard work, and I think setting the right expectations is key to creating a mutually satisfying experience. Please also read further in my 'About My Home' section before making a request.
I am a sixty something year old retired professional - an ordinary guy in the best years of my life - living a full life but also making time to travel and have some fun along the way. I have a restless soul and an adventurous streak and have lived and worked in a number of countries in Asia, Europe, West Africa and South America. I have many and different interests and have been told I am fun to be with. I also have an off-beat sense of humour, am somewhat eccentric, smile easily and laugh often and never take myself too seriously. Meeting people, making new friends and visiting off-the-beaten track destinations are some of the things I enjoy during my travels. And yes, visiting local markets and trying out local food is never an option but a firm routine.
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