CURRENT MISSION

Cycling from the UK to South Africa

ABOUT ME

Born in England with Southern African parents, always felt a pull towards Africa as a result. Other main ambition in life was to become a vet, something I managed two years ago. Hopefully the bike ride will combine the two, with some charity work thrown in as I go.

PHILOSOPHY

Pretty liberal, fairly laid-back

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Only just discovered Couch Surfing so haven't had the opportunity to host yet. Have been a member of Warm Showers (think CS for touring cyclists) for the last couple of years and have hosted several people through that - my home in Herefordshire was near the Lands End to John O'Groats cycling route. Looking forward to meeting interesting people around the world!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First experience just now when I was rescued from the street by Rob in Dover after my knees gave out on me during a cycle tour.

Interests

Sports (especially running, cycling, rowing, formula 1, rugby and cricket - the last three mostly just watching), reading anything, music (pretty eclectic from classical to classic rock), travelling

• animals
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• surfing
• sports
• cricket
• rugby
• rowing

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical music - Mendellsohn, Beethoven, Mahler, Rachmaninov
Music - Oasis, Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, Coldplay
Books - Cry the Beloved Country, James Herriot, His Dark Materials, Swallows and Amazons
Movies - Gladiator, Lord of the Rings

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Listening to the 2003 FA Cup Final on the World Service miles from anywhere in the middle of the Namib desert with a bunch of mates

Teach, Learn, Share

Lots of useless facts about animals - ask me!

Countries I’ve Visited

South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom