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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Started company that does specialist environmental impact assessments for bats at wind farm developments in South Africa. I am trying to be an advocate for bats because they are amazing animals and I want to educate people about bats. I want to study more
ABOUT ME
Im very easy going, open minded, friendly and considerate.
I am outgoing and love being around people but also enjoy time alone. I enjoy conversations about anything and like learning new things from diverse people.
I am a triplet - 2 sisters and me (plus another sister who is 2 years older than us)
I love science and nature which has lead to study biology/ecology.
I love the outdoors.
I love sport especially ultimate frisbee.
I love Africa and its diverse people and landscapes.
I have a great sense of humour (I think so at least)
PHILOSOPHY
pay it forward
smile :)
learn from your mistakes
listen (close your mouth, open your ears)
love the environment
respect for others
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I intend to surf some time in the near future and I also hope to host when I have a permanent residence.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
My friend has couch surfed and inspired me to try it out. He has also hosted surfers and its great to meet people from different cultures.
Interests
A selection:
Ultimate Frisbee
Bird watching
The African "bush"
Bats
Conservation
Hiking
Starting to enjoy running like my sister and father
Yoga
I love to play backgammon
- animals
- birds
- environment
- yoga
- running
- socializing
- outdoor activities
- hiking
- sports
- biology
- ecology
- science
Music, Movies, and Books
Books:
Enjoy reading Henry David Thoreau (Read Walden, reading Civil Disodedience and Walking at the moment). I like reading autobiographies/biographies of interesting people. I love Gerald Durrell books.
Music:
diverse interests from reggae, jazz, electronic, classical, rock etc.
Movies:
Comedies!!! But will watch most movies.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Bridge swing in Sabie, South Africa (its like a bungi jump)Crazy adrenalin rush!!
Countries I’ve Visited
Botswana, Czech Republic, Israel, Japan, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland
Countries I’ve Lived In
South Africa