ABOUT ME

Happily married with 2 wonderful children. Ex Mainframe programmer, was testing mobile phone software and web sites, now testing insurance systems. A bit of a greeny trying to keep fit and healthy. Have moved closer to the city and enjoying the coffee (or should I say green tea) society with my wife and being able to cycle to work.

ABOUT MY WIFE

My wife is a Librarian and also a talanted paper artist, https://www.facebook.com/PaperTrudi

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

WOOFERS and CS my daughter and son meet on their travels are welcome to stay with us in Melbourne when they pass through.

I also wish to improve my Mandarin and so am on the lookout for Mandarin speakers to share culture and language with.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We have hosted a lovely dutch girl for 3 days and are looking forward to more.

We toured Brunswick and Melbourne on bicycle, then went to Sovereign Hill before dropping her at the airport. It is good to tour your own city as a tourist.

Interests

Cycling and Gardening

• culture
• dining
• coffee
• gardening
• cycling
• surfing
• boxing
• software

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had a dream to cycle tour in China, so in October 2014 I headed off for two wonderful weeks and did it. I took my own bike and contacted a Hangzhou local through warm showers (couch surfing for cyclists), where I could setup my bike and leave my bike box. I then headed out for a week and half of cycle touring into the countryside where I found very few tourists or english speakers. I navigated, found food, accommodation and very friendly locals. I travelled solo and had not one problem or hitch, overall a fantastic experience and a great confidence booster.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia