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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning Dutch
  • 75, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • happily retired
  • degree
  • From Nailsworth, England, United Kingdom
  • Profile 80% complete

About Me

I live a quiet life in a hillside village 2km out of Stroud.
I worked as a GP in Bristol for 25 years but I've completely left that role behind now.
I'm vegetarian and a non-smoker.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined with the idea of being a guest when I travel but haven't got round to that and meanwhile it seemed fair and open-hearted to offer some of my space occasionally - I live alone in a 3-bedroom house.

Interests

I play the piano (classical) and am learning to play the guitar (not classical!).
I lead dances of universal peace - sacred dance while singing mantras from varied spiritual traditions.
I also hold a sacred chanting group in my meditation room twice a month.
I love cycling and go out on my bike every day, both for fun and as a primary means of transport.
I also like walking and have a good knowledge of wild flowers.
I meditate most days (Buddhist/Vipassana).

  • singing
  • dancing
  • vegetarian
  • meditation
  • walking
  • flowers
  • traveling
  • guitar
  • piano
  • cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

classical music - esp Bach, Schubert.
Taizé chants, music from Findhorn.
books & films - eclectic taste

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I cycled across America coast to coast over 2 months on a supported tour when I stopped work.

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