CURRENT MISSION

To explore, share and learn with a smile :)

ABOUT ME

Hi there guys.

Originally born and (partially) raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, I also lived in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario and have explored much of our beautiful country. Tree planting in BC while in university in NS started a love affair with western Canada. Trees and mountains are awesome!

I have lived on the island of Jersey in the British Channel Islands for over 13 years - I arrived here after working as a Divemaster on Utila in the Bay Islands, Honduras. I lived in Central America and Mexico for about 2 1/2 years off and on between working stints in Banff.

I am a senior trust professional and work in anti money laundering and compliance for an independent trust company but this does not define my exisitence - it kind of facilitates it - I am left leaning libertarian who happens to work in an office - c'est la vie.

PHILOSOPHY

To connect with different people and live my life in a full and responsible manner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Not one for a free ride, I would like to provide perks like cooking, mixology and conversation. I enjoy meeting new people and cultures and exploring our humanity.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had many positive experiences crashing on someones sofa, both with friends and friends of friends. For me, the best experience was in Guatemala, where I was staying in El Peten, volunteering and living with a family (their couch was a corner in the kitchen). It was a very rewarding experience.

Interests

Travel, people, cultures, food, cooking, books, art, architecture, local culture, playing drums, languages, the sea, beaches, hammocks,camping, hiking, scuba diving and learning.

• fish
• arts
• culture
• books
• architecture
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• cocktails
• traveling
• drums
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• languages
• volunteering
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Lots, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Progressive Rock, Rock (love Foo Fighters). Books: I think everyone should read stuff by Douglas Coupland - he really gets it. Lots of others - travel books!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching my children come into the world and being lucky enough to see a lot of the world. Diving and looking at fish and coral is pretty cool too.

Teach, Learn, Share

Living with and learning from different cultures and sharing recipes! We learn through others and our experiences with them.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom

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