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Overview
About Me
I am a retired English teacher,63, and I live on a French island in the Indian Ocean.
I live with my wife who is retired too.we have three adult children.I like reading,singing and playing the guitar and of course travelling.We are easy-going people.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I like travelling and meeting locals.The cultural aspect of the visit is essential for me(learning about the History and Geography mainly).
Interests
I like hiking and in the island where I live there are lots of opportunities;swimming is also one of my favourites.I enjoy reading and watching films.
- singing
- drinking
- movies
- chess
- reading
- traveling
- guitar
- hiking
- swimming
- teaching
- geography
- history
- beaches
- mountains
Music, Movies, and Books
I like blues,rock,anf french"variétés"(Joe Dassin,Henri Salvador,Nino Ferrer...)
I enjoy historical films(Brave Heart,The Damned Kings(Les Rois Maudits)...
Maupassant is one of my favourites.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
When I was younger I once did bunjee-jumping from a bridge and it was quite thrilling.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach french and english and how to play the guitar(for beginners)
I still learn the guitar,and I try to learn a bit of german and Italian but it's a slow process.
What I Can Share with Hosts
Tell them about my native island ,its mountains,beaches,volcano.
Play Scrabble in French,a game of chess.
Have a drink in a bar for a chat.
Countries I’ve Visited
Brazil, Indonesia, Seychelles
Countries I’ve Lived In
France, Réunion