Grown up in Denmark and travelled around the globe in my teens and moved to NZ 30 years ago.I have 2 great kids,well grounded and very close to my heart.One is a Computer Engineer and the other recently completed a Degree in Nursing,both have the kiwi spirit and easy going with no dramas.I am passionate about animals,a counsellor and trained clinician,working in addiction,human rights,domestic and child abuse victims,my other love is YOGA for which i spend a lot of time practicing .My partner,Lozo is an eclectic "fruitsalad" mix of Italian and South African an Electrical Engineer,can build and fix anything,i mean anything,i have seen it with my own eyes,loves the great outdoors,is a passionate diver and "KAITIAKI"(GUARDIAN) of the planet and travelled extensively and lived in many countries, making a difference to add value to the lives of others.I am a YOGI, avid reader,enjoy growing my own vegetables and fruit for subsistence living.I enjoy running,keeping healthy ,cycling and hiking trails and not too bad at cooking either.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The concept of cs has been around for centuries when seemingly strangers offered you a place to rest your weary head,humans are inherently kind sorts.Technology affords us unlimited opportunities to connect easier,faster and more efficiently.In the same way I have been killed with kindness and pay it forward.The planet has enough famous people,what the planet really needs are more teachers,healers,storytellers and lovers of all kind. Share ideas on climate change.Be a "KAITIAKI" (Guardian in Maori) of the planet.Leave the planet in a better state than i found it.Protect the rights of children.women and social justice.Enjoy sharing cooking recipes,cultural history,architecture and enjoy a good wine or two. I am also a YOGI and practice meditation and try to be a kind,peaceful and respectful humanbeing,looking for favour rather than fault in others and make a valuable contribution to society by offering up my time for others.The best investment on anyone is TIME....!The world is a BOOK and those who don't travel read only ONE page...!Please insert the word "Pohutakawa" in the subject line of your request to show that you have actually read my profile and NOT just looking for a free place to crash You will get no reply if you do not read my profile!

Interests

• human rights
• childrens rights
• womens rights
• yoga
• social justice
• equality
• gender equality
• non racialism

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz,Pop Rock.Enjoy "The Vikings" and love a good story line in movies.Read a good few novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Gave birth to 2 children and raised them as a single mum.

Teach, Learn, Share

.LIFE'S a journey just ENJOY the ride...I can teach you YOGA,nutrition on balanced organic diets, how to design and decorate a house,love things of old and handmade.I would like to learn and share more cooking skills,so if you're handy with a pot,pan or can mix some cocktails,cool,you're in. I am a pescetarian so anything healthy and freshly grown that is non toxic and GE FREE has got to be good for you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a good sized section that you can park your camper or pitch your tent,couch is always taken up by my 2 cats Mila and Oscar whom i love to bits as i've had them since birth.Bathroom and shower outdoors and great trails into the Wild West Waitakere Ranges,Piha Beach and the West Coast of NZ.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Antarctica, Azerbaijan, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Denmark, England, Fiji, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Viet Nam