I currently live on a narrowboat in London with my cat, but at this moment am in San Francisco, tattooing, seeing friends and making art. @pangolin_arts

Before COVID I had spent about 6 years almost always on the road but wanted to create some roots and community so settled into life on the river for a while, renovating my boat. The past year however I have been in Mexico and California more than I have been at home (my cat and boat are being cared for an in Pocket’s case snuggles by a lovely Boatsitter). I would love to meet more people in the Bay Area and have a couple of extra options of places to stay - I have a few stretches of time sorted with a place to stay but also have gaps here and there!

I have travelled extensively in (and tattooed my way across) Southern Africa, especially Malawi, as well as parts of Europe, Thailand, New Zealand, Mexico and California and am so grateful for the friends I have made along the way.

I love nature and animals, chilled conversation with good people and a nice gin and tonic. Amongst other things. Hope to meet some of you soon.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently not able to host sadly, but one day...

In the meantime very grateful for the delightful people I meet, and comfy night's sleep.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Has as yet all been excellent and introduced me to great people in lovely places. It is even somewhat rescued me from bad experiences on one occasion.

Interests

Painting, tattooing, illustrating, wildlife, dogs, boats, adventure, camping, new experiences, a little bit of yoga, reading, exploring, frolicking.

• animals
• dogs
• wildlife
• horses
• design
• tattoos
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• yoga
• reading
• painting
• outdoor activities
• camping
• beaches
• art
• illustration
• fancy dress

Music, Movies, and Books

Anihilation, Adventure Time, Arcane, Severance, Scavengers Reign, Bee and Puppycat, Studio Ghibli, Alan Moore, Terry Pratchett, Barbara Kingsolver, Hanya Yanagihara, His Dark Materials, The Goldfinch, Pillow Queens, Cat Empire, The Doors, Old Crow Medicine Show, 1984, The Master and Margarita

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam with, and was utterly ignored by whale sharks off Mafia Island, Tanzania. The biggest fish in the sea.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tattoos, art,, company, cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Dominican Republic, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malawi, Malaysia, Namibia, New Zealand, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malawi, United Kingdom