CURRENT MISSION : Getting to know Madrid better! ABOUT Bonjour à tous ! I am 37 and I come from the very south of France. After a few years teaching literature in my mountains, I have started a musical trip around the world with the idea of learning traditional folk songs. This led to this : YouTube.com/valerianmacrabbit. Then, unexpectedly another 7 months trip in India, and another one in Africa and Latin America. 3 years working as a teacher in Istanbul, then 3 as a diplomatic in Chile and I just settled in Madrid ! I have a small flat in barrio de las letras and can host on the couch on the picture. I am the kind of host who like to spend time with his guests, go out, share genuine talks and games - ideally for 2/3 days. Am gay friendly. PHILOSOPHY Life has to be an adventure.
Interested in Board games
Interested in Martial Arts
Fluent in English
Learning Persian (Farsi)
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Hosting when I can, sharing quality time as a guest. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Met Real Friends. That I am still in touch with years after.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music : Emilie Simon, Bjork, Mika, Dan Black,Tracy Chapman, Lene Marlin, folk music... Books : Ive studied literature for 5 years. Among my favorites : Emmanuel Carrere, Tarjei Vesaas, Paasilinna, Brussolo, Wilkie Collins, William Golding, Pahmuk, Coetzee...
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Am very uncautious when it comes to meet wild animals. I could mention snorkeling with a whale or sea lions by myself or biking through a herd of Buffalos in Kenya. Quite dangerous but they had started crossing the road and they were more than 150 !
Teach, Learn, Share
I think it is all about sharing anecdotes and experiences.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Make you meet my friends and feel like family. Maybe even travel around with you if I can.
My Interests
Music and writing : you can check on my alter ego Valerian Macrabbit on the website www.valerianmacrabbit.com or on all streaming/ video platform. Hiking, cycling, snorkeling, bjj, traveling of course.
