I am 54, many years ago I studied geology.
I then worked as a support worker for adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities in a variety of roles including physio, speech and language & occupational therapy assistant.
Then I moved to Slovakia and studied medicine.
I worked for a short time in a hospital in Wales.
Now I am in Narvik learning Norwegian, in the hope of working here. I like to read, and listen to music, and enjoy the great outdoors, walking , hiking and X country skiing

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get more of a feel and understanding of the places I visit. To meet interesting local people.

Interests

• reading
• hiking
• skiing
• geography
• geology
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I am fond of the music of Leonard Cohen , but my tastes vary from classic to rock. Also some folk for example Ewan MacCol and more up to date Johnny Flynn & First aid kit.
Currently trying to read Naiv super in Norwegian. It's going slowly despite the simple language, so I have got a long way to go in learning Norwegian !

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Training one of our clients to do the London marathon.. It was a big achievement for him and a bit nerve wracking for me at the time. But now it stands out to me as some thing worth while.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, Slovakia