I'm a qualified Tool & Jig maker. Worked at the South African Atomic energy board as a technician. Taught mechanical engineering at a vocational school for 16 years. Taught English in China for 9 years. I'm married to Soekie for 34 years have 2 children, 1 married to an American lady, and a granddaughter with them, and a daughter working in South Africa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I will be traveling in America and then in China over the next number of months and would like to experience family life in other homes.

Interests

• archery
• playing guitar
• taijiquan
• racketball
• water color & acrylic painting
• baking rusks

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy classical music, & folk songs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky drived, bungee jumped, live and worked in China, snorkeled in Thailand,

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to learn to play another sting musical instrument.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences and what I learned about myself and other in the process.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, South Africa, United States