61 year old gay man with an eclectic range of interests and tastes. Long career as purchasing manager in construction industry, followed by 10 years of study as a mature student in the cell and molecular biology field. Obtained a PhD in 2020. Currently not working/working part-time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Gliding gently into retirement. I like to meet people from different backgrounds to better understand all the colourful strands that make up the rich human tapestry.

Music, Movies, and Books

Among my favourite composers are: Kurt Weill, Olafur Arnalds, Phillip Glass, Erland Cooper, Astor Piazzola, Arvo Part, Mozart, Verdi, Pucinni, the excellent Max Richter.
Favourite singers are: Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, David Bowie, Scott Walker, Keaton Henson, Rhob Cunningham, Ute Lemper, Dinah Washington, the incomparable Dr. Nina Simone, the equally wonderful Mary Coughlan,
Movies: Kundun, Prospero's Books, Torchsong Trilogy, Bent, anything by Fassbinder, Diva, Chocolat, Les Amants du Pont Neuf, Eyes wide shut, anything with Sverrir Gudnasson, Jules et Jim, Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Cat People, Sunset Boulevard, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Le Grand Bleu, L'inconnu du Lac, Death in Venice,

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter, local history, excellent cake, a knowledge of cultural and musical pursuits in and around Dublin.

Countries I’ve Visited

American Samoa, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland