I’ve been a weaver for many years then a professional artist, managing and creating large scale artwork for festivals and events (www.artisean.com.au). I also trained as a primary school teacher and recently worked in a small school as the food gardener and gardening teacher. In my spare time I like to play music, travel, surf, explore nature and interesting human environments. I am reasonably sociable by nature but also enjoy quiet and personal time for balance

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have hosted many people from all over the world through the WWOOF program but this is my first time on Couchsurfing due to some friends recommending it to me. I really like the idea of meeting local people, learning about culture and helping where required.

Interests

• dancing
• traveling
• surfing
• philosophy
• playing music
• nature exploration

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
The Emerald Forest
Long Way Home
Cloud Atlas
Books:
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Siddharta
Shantaram
Music:
Reggae, Funk, Latin, Afrobeat, Ethiopian Jazz, Soul, Electronic World

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Create a life size whale and organise for Australian Aboriginal artwork to be projected onto the tail and spout of the whale (Whale Dreaming Project- multi arts and cross cultural).

Teach, Learn, Share

Weaving skills
Harmonica playing lessons
Plant/ botanical knowledge
Natural Health knowledge
Japanese Shiatsu massage

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music skills
English speaking
Gardening skills
Cooking skills
Massage
Building handyman skills
Cleaning skills
Yoga and breathing techniques

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Nepal, New Zealand, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda, United States