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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Japanese, Spanish
  • 65, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • Nursing and Swim Instructor background. Currently a Recre...
  • Tertiary Level
  • From Hawera
  • Profile 80% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I'm an adventurous guy that can facilitate and is seeking some adventurous times!

ABOUT ME

Youthful, fun, adventurous, active, clean habits, gregarious, spiritual, resourseful and caring.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life with integrity. 'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!'

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Willing to facilitate and participate in cross cultural experiences.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Where possible, I have provided opportunities for foreign friends to have an authentic 'kiwi experience' while in New Zealand. Camping is my specialty!

Interests

Camping, tramping, fishing, swimming (lakes, rivers, beaches), thermal pools, kayaking, cycling, nature experiences, photography, horse riding, extreme activities (sky diving/bungy jumping), movies (drama), theatre (musicals), piano, spiritual growth (praise and worship), making new friendships with active and interesting people.

  • photography
  • instructor
  • movies
  • piano
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • scuba diving
  • swimming
  • nursing
  • beaches
  • lakes
  • rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: (drama or action/adventure); Music: sacred, jazz, blues, easy listening, intstrumental, light opera vocals -('Amici, El Divo, Josh Groban').

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky diving (N.Z.).... awesome!! Iguazu Falls (South America).... a testimony to the power of nature! Pueto Moreno Glacier (Patagonia).... magnificent!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm willing to share camping experiences and bush craft. As a Nurse and Swim Instructor I have an knowledge base that may be helpful. I am passionate about meeting young people of other ethnicities and develop quality friendships.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Life experience and many stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Japan, New Caledonia, Philippines, Samoa, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand

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