I’m a retired engineer/teacher from Ireland. I am planning to walk the Camino from Porto to Santiago. Initially I would like to explore the area around Porto.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To experience home life and meet local people.

Interests

Music, reading, art, photography, tennis,travel, cultures, people.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Jazz, Irish folk, Classical music. I enjoy many types of movies including comedy, espionage, historical dramas. I read detective stories, history, biographies and travel books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve travelled from the north of Israel to the Red Sea, mostly backpacking.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m learning Hindi but I’m slow at learning languages. I have taught many subjects including music, history, geography and art for a number of years.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Songs, travel experiences, life experiences,

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Ireland