CURRENT MISSION

Step back, think and see

ABOUT ME

I am quite tall, unfortunately my appetite has grown with me. I like swimming and snorkeling, jogging and hiking. Had to give up scuba diving for health reasons.
I like music and reading and films - must confess I read and watch mainly crime stories, science fiction, fantasy.
I have a wife, two grown-up daughters and a little son.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For now I must say, I'm just trying to get the hang of it. I hope to meet people who just enjoy the company and a chat.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Met a brilliant guy in Sheffield via couchsurfing, did some hiking and talking together, great!
Otherwise, I have to confess I was not very active on couchsurfing the last years. Quite busy with my family. In 2016 traveling alone to Thailand, meeting some very interesting people via Couchsurfing.

Interests

I like swimming and snorkeling (addicted to water), jogging and hiking.
I like music and reading and films.

• boating
• movies
• reading
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Old-fashioned Rock & Pop, also Tanita Tikkaram, Susan Vega, Passenger.
I read and watch mainly crime stories, science fiction and fantasy.
Books: Classics like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Doroty Sayers, Poul Anderson, Bob Shaw, but also contemporary authors like Ian Rankin and Stig Larsson - and, of course, travel guides. Big fan of 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings', though 'The Hobbit' is my favourite of J. R. R. Tolkien
Films: Comedies by Mel Brooks, nearly all action / fantasy / science fiction / western / eastern, though it should not be too hard - the older I get, the less I can abide brutal stuff.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Night dive in the red sea - jumping from the boat into total blackness was like jumping out into nothingness...

Teach, Learn, Share

I am interested in languages and ethnics, always like to learn a bit and share my own knowledge or thoughts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Information about my home region, or just chatting - exchange of experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany