CURRENT MISSION

Wishing to reconnect with the south coast of England, with scenes and smells from my childhood. Attempting to choose an area for a longer family stay. Need short term accomodation and advice

ABOUT ME

I would describe myself briefly as quiet spoken (compared with Americans I live with) fun and adventure loving, caring and ethical, who really enjoys interacting with people and doesn't take myself too seriously.

A child of the sixties, I grew up in London, one of three children, and was involved in some of the political and social movements of the time. A student at Bristol University, I lived briefly in London and then left in 1973 for the States. The rest of my family all left for different parts of the world (Israel, US) around the same time. I worked for a public interest group in Washington and played football with women's teams reaching the Nationals six times. and winning teh title four times. When I moved out to Idaho I got married and have a step daughter who is 21.

My family (brother sister) are all semi retired now and increasingly feeling the pull to come home to England. I am exploring the possiblility of resestablishing a family base in England so that all members, friends and others can use it. I am mainly looking in the south of England because of past family associations. When I was five, my family lived on a houseboat in Shoreham for six months and visited the south coast many weekends in the summer. I have few current connections, however, and would love to get to know some people in the area and get advice on good locations. as well as have places to stay. Coachsurfing seems ideal for this purpose.

More about me now...I love all sports but particularly hiking, biking and tennis these days. In Idaho we also go skiing and rafting and do lots of camping. I love the outdoors. I am married to an Idahoan but he won't be traveling with me this time. He is looking after our cats as well as pursuing his interests in the snow.

PHILOSOPHY

I have lived most of my life for myself, making a living, travelling, enjoying my professional life, enjoying the outdoors and playing competitive sports. Increasingly I want to give back to others through caring and helping and pursuing a more nurturing life through yoga, music, nature and helping others as well as pursuing my other interests. I also like a good laugh!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would like to host people in Idaho and show them some of the activities we do like rafting white water in the wilderness areas and hiking and camping

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Non yet with coachsurfing, but lots of informal experiences going back many years. Biking through France and sleeping one night on a boat on the river Loire, because the graciousness of two boatmen, is one of my favorites.

Interests

Lots! Hiking is a passion, also cooking, yoga, rafting,nature, camping, tennis, football, cooking, reading, singing, music, meeting people, volunteer work helping elderly people, tutoring kids, dancing

• cats
• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• volunteer work
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love a lot of different kinds of music but mostly classical, choral, opera, folk, jazz, and soul. and 60's and 70's music. I don't care for country and western and hip hop.
Books: I like novels or biographies about foreign travel and challenges in the third world like the Kite Runner, Three Cups of Tea.
Movies and TV: I love the comedy programs we receive from England and movies. I love artistic movies as well. I don't care for violence and scary movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summited Kilimanjaro at 59

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking, informal counceling, tuturing, yoga.

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